“My son was tripped in lacrosse and has an aching leg?”

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“My son was tripped in lacrosse and has an aching leg?”

My 14 year old son was tripped during a game of lacrosse. He now has pain in his calf and behind his knee. What does this mean?

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**Ms. Christina Thompson** Family Practitioner Ocala, FL · Accepted Answer

Ms. Christina Thompson Family Practitioner Ocala, FL

May have injury that needs further evaluation.

**Mark Posnick** Family Practitioner Shippenville, PA · Accepted Answer

Mark Posnick Family Practitioner Shippenville, PA

Could be many things, could have strained his calf muscle. Recommend he get evaluated by a primary care dr

**Dr. Grace W. Patterson** Family Practitioner Detroit, MI · Accepted Answer

Dr. Grace W. Patterson Family Practitioner Detroit, MI

He could have a tendon injury ranging from swelling to a tear. Needs an evaluation from a doctor with imaging

**Dr. Margaret Teresa Nusca** Family Practitioner Saint Petersburg, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Margaret Teresa Nusca Family Practitioner Saint Petersburg, FL

If there is swelling and pain in knee and calf you should see your primary care dr. May need an x ray or sonogram

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Dr. Shanti Balkissoon-Castillo Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) | Primary Podiatric Medicine Albuquerque, NM

This means you should take him in to be evaluated. Make an appointment so he can have a thorough exam and possibly radiographs.