Stefano Palermi
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Stefano Palermi
@stefanopalermi
Sports Medicine MD, PhD 👨⚕️ | Associate Professor 👨🏫 | AI in Sports Medicine | Team Doctor Reyer Venezia 🏀























🧪 Proud to see our work on hCG testing & testicular cancer featured in the June 2025 @iNADOupdate Newsletter! Anti-doping can save lives, not just catch cheaters. 📬 Newsletter: mailchi.mp/94c1743715fe/i… #CleanSport #AntiDoping #TesticularCancer @stefanopalermi @VBaioccato



Calf Muscle Injuries In The Athlete ✍️Written by: Carles Pedret, Stefano Palermi, Sandra Mechó, Gulraiz Ahmad, and Justin C. Lee. Calf injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal issues in sports, particularly affecting amateur athletes due to frequent engagement in activities requiring explosive lower-limb movements. These injuries often involve the triceps surae complex, a key functional unit comprising the medial and lateral gastrocnemius, the soleus, and their distal extension into the Achilles tendon. Understanding the anatomy and interplay of these structures is critical for accurate diagnosis, effective management, and minimizing return-to-play (RTP) time. Accurate and early diagnosis is fundamental to optimizing outcomes. While ultrasound (US) is a widely used and accessible first-line imaging modality, especially effective for identifying injuries to the medial gastrocnemius and the plantaris, it has limitations in evaluating deeper structures such as the soleus. In such cases, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the gold standard. Despite advancements in imaging techniques, a standardized approach to prognosis and management particularly for soleus injuries, remains elusive due to the complex anatomy and variability in injury patterns. This article provides a comprehensive, evidence-based overview of calf injuries, emphasizing anatomical variability, clinical presentation, imaging techniques, and management strategies. By integrating clinical and imaging insights, it aims to equip clinicians with practical tools to improve diagnosis, streamline treatment, and facilitate a safe return to sport. 🔗Read Full Article ➡️ journal.aspetar.com/en/archive/vol…













