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Abnormality of the calf

MedGen UID:
867455
•Concept ID:
C4021832
•
Anatomical Abnormality
HPO: HP:0002981

Definition

An abnormality of the calf, i.e. of the posterior part of the lower leg. [from HPO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVAbnormality of the calf

Professional guidelines

PubMed

The Heel Complex: Anatomy, Imaging, Pathologic Conditions, and Treatment.
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Radiographics 2024 Apr;44(4):e230163. doi: 10.1148/rg.230163. PMID: 38512730
Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction: Overview of Evaluation and Management.
Yao K, Yang TX, Yew WP
Orthopedics 2015 Jun;38(6):385-91. doi: 10.3928/01477447-20150603-06. PMID: 26091214
Management and prevention of bone stress injuries in long-distance runners.
Warden SJ, Davis IS, Fredericson M
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014 Oct;44(10):749-65. Epub 2014 Aug 7 doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5334. PMID: 25103133

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

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Quantifying saphenous reflux.
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J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2015 Jan;3(1):8-17. Epub 2014 Sep 2 doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2014.07.005. PMID: 26993675
Management and prevention of bone stress injuries in long-distance runners.
Warden SJ, Davis IS, Fredericson M
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014 Oct;44(10):749-65. Epub 2014 Aug 7 doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5334. PMID: 25103133
Medial tibial stress syndrome: a critical review.
Moen MH, Tol JL, Weir A, Steunebrink M, De Winter TC
Sports Med 2009;39(7):523-46. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200939070-00002. PMID: 19530750

Diagnosis

The Heel Complex: Anatomy, Imaging, Pathologic Conditions, and Treatment.
Flores DV, Goes PK, Damer A, Huang BK
Radiographics 2024 Apr;44(4):e230163. doi: 10.1148/rg.230163. PMID: 38512730
Congenital Titinopathy: Comprehensive characterization and pathogenic insights.
Oates EC, Jones KJ, Donkervoort S, Charlton A, Brammah S, Smith JE 3rd, Ware JS, Yau KS, Swanson LC, Whiffin N, Peduto AJ, Bournazos A, Waddell LB, Farrar MA, Sampaio HA, Teoh HL, Lamont PJ, Mowat D, Fitzsimons RB, Corbett AJ, Ryan MM, O'Grady GL, Sandaradura SA, Ghaoui R, Joshi H, Marshall JL, Nolan MA, Kaur S, Punetha J, Töpf A, Harris E, Bakshi M, Genetti CA, Marttila M, Werlauff U, Streichenberger N, Pestronk A, Mazanti I, Pinner JR, Vuillerot C, Grosmann C, Camacho A, Mohassel P, Leach ME, Foley AR, Bharucha-Goebel D, Collins J, Connolly AM, Gilbreath HR, Iannaccone ST, Castro D, Cummings BB, Webster RI, Lazaro L, Vissing J, Coppens S, Deconinck N, Luk HM, Thomas NH, Foulds NC, Illingworth MA, Ellard S, McLean CA, Phadke R, Ravenscroft G, Witting N, Hackman P, Richard I, Cooper ST, Kamsteeg EJ, Hoffman EP, Bushby K, Straub V, Udd B, Ferreiro A, North KN, Clarke NF, Lek M, Beggs AH, Bönnemann CG, MacArthur DG, Granzier H, Davis MR, Laing NG
Ann Neurol 2018 Jun;83(6):1105-1124. doi: 10.1002/ana.25241. PMID: 29691892Free PMC Article
Management and prevention of bone stress injuries in long-distance runners.
Warden SJ, Davis IS, Fredericson M
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2014 Oct;44(10):749-65. Epub 2014 Aug 7 doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.5334. PMID: 25103133
Nocturnal leg cramps.
Allen RE, Kirby KA
Am Fam Physician 2012 Aug 15;86(4):350-5. PMID: 22963024
Medial tibial stress syndrome: a critical review.
Moen MH, Tol JL, Weir A, Steunebrink M, De Winter TC
Sports Med 2009;39(7):523-46. doi: 10.2165/00007256-200939070-00002. PMID: 19530750

Therapy

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Pain on the Plantar Surface of the Foot.
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Quantifying saphenous reflux.
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J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2015 Jan;3(1):8-17. Epub 2014 Sep 2 doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2014.07.005. PMID: 26993675
Medial tibial stress syndrome: a critical review.
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Histiocytosis-X.
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Prognosis

Symmetry of Shoe Size and Calf Girth in Children With Treated Idiopathic Clubfoot: A Longitudinal Study.
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Predictors of diarrhea, mortality, and weight gain in male dairy calves.
Schinwald M, Creutzinger K, Keunen A, Winder CB, Haley D, Renaud DL
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Congenital Titinopathy: Comprehensive characterization and pathogenic insights.
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Ann Neurol 2018 Jun;83(6):1105-1124. doi: 10.1002/ana.25241. PMID: 29691892Free PMC Article
Prions in dermatology.
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Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
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Congenital Titinopathy: Comprehensive characterization and pathogenic insights.
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Ann Neurol 2018 Jun;83(6):1105-1124. doi: 10.1002/ana.25241. PMID: 29691892Free PMC Article
Quantifying saphenous reflux.
Raju S, Ward M Jr, Jones TL
J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord 2015 Jan;3(1):8-17. Epub 2014 Sep 2 doi: 10.1016/j.jvsv.2014.07.005. PMID: 26993675
Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
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Curr Opin Pulm Med 1996 Jul;2(4):295-9. PMID: 9363155

Recent systematic reviews

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