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Correspondence to Author: Langfitt T and Bushnell B 

Bushnell B,Department of Orthopaedics, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, USA.

Abstract: A 46-year-old female came to a sports medicine clinic with a single complaint of increased calf soreness and cramps. This led to near-constant calf tetany. After a few reasonable Despite receiving inaccurate diagnoses, the patient was effectively treated with surgery for a herniated lumbar disc. This example emphasizes the significance of considering lumbar radiculopathy in the differential diagnosis for lowerextremity complaints, particularly in instances with unusual symptoms. We examine important literature on lumbar disc herniation, including atypical manifestations and current diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines.

Keywords :
Herniated lumbar disc; Calf tetany; Achilles tendinitis; Abnormal presentation.

INTRODUCTION :
Acute herniated lumbar disc often causes sudden lower back discomfort. Lumbar radiculopathy symptoms include pain, numbness, and tingling that spread throughout the body. The dispersion of the affected nerve root may also exist. A comprehensive physical exam may indicate reduced or changed feeling in the affected dermatome, hyperreflexia, and/or aberrant reflexes, such as the Babinski sign. Chronic conditions may cause muscular weakening and atrophy. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine is routinely used to confirm the diagnosis.
However, unusual manifestations can happen. In addition to the situation given in this study, current literature highlights the significance of maintaining a high index. Consider disc pathology while treating individuals with lower extremity problems. In this example, a patient with a herniated lumbar disc initially complained of calf pain, which proceeded to tetany before being diagnosed. We examine current recommendations for treating and evaluating suspected lumbar disc herniations.

Citation:

Bushnell B.Herniated lumbar disc causing isolated calf tetany. The British Journal of Sports Medicine.