There are more reasons for calf pain after a sprained foot, which may be related to acute muscle strain, lateral collateral ligament injury of the ankle joint, ankle fracture and so on.
1. Acute muscle strain: after ankle sprain, there will be local muscle strain, especially the lateral fibularis longus shortus muscle strain, which can cause lateral calf tendon pain after ankle sprain.
2. Lateral collateral ligament injury of the ankle joint: strain or tear of the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle joint after ankle sprain can cause local edema and bleeding. It irritates the surrounding tissues and causes pain in the lateral calf tendon after ankle sprain.
3. Ankle fracture: lateral ankle fracture occurs after ankle sprain, and the fracture broken end is displaced, causing local edema, bleeding and inflammation. The broken end of the fracture pinches the tendon and affects the sliding of the tendon, which can lead to lateral calf tendon pain after ankle sprain.
Calf pain after a broken foot can also be seen in other causes, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, follow the doctor’s instructions for relevant examinations, with the help of the doctor to clarify the cause, and targeted treatment or treatment.