the back of my calf has been torn on a gate and it's very deep and the doctors didn't give me stitches because it might be infected. but I can't even though it's been five days so I'm wondering what the means. by the way the reason I can't walk is because I can't make my leg and feet straighten in a walk position.
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calf = gastrocnemius and soleus muscles, possibly even posterior tibialis muscle depending on where you cut yourself.
cutting these muscles would inhibit plantar flexion, hence unable to walk.
recommend PT to aid in PROPER healing of torn muscles IF you want to walk properly vs. permanent damage for, potentially, the rest of your life.
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cutting these muscles would inhibit plantar flexion, hence unable to walk.
recommend PT to aid in PROPER healing of torn muscles IF you want to walk properly vs. permanent damage for, potentially, the rest of your life.
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Calf muscle tear with intact Achilles tendon is not a cause for anxiety over return to normal mobility. With muscle injury and secondary infection comes muscle pain and spasm. Follow your doctor's instructions until your calf wound heals. He should provide you with catches for now. After the wound heals, physical therapy will help you re-establish normal walk. Best wishes.
There is definite injury and inflammation and probable infection - yes -- these conspire to impair muscle functions and flexibility in the calf muscle group. Full healing and restoration of function calls for cleansing of the wound, repeatedly, proper antibiotic coverage for at least 10 days, wound care so that new infection and new tissue disruptions will not happen, then gentle but skilled physical therapy -- over weeks.
There are a few possibilities here. Does it cause you pain to straighten out your calf? Or does your leg just not extend when you attempt to? You could have ligament damage, infection. I would go in to either your primary care provider for assessment or the Urgent Care so the area can be looked at once more. It is concerning to me that you are not walking.