A rare combined injury of the cruciate ligament and occult tears of the medial and lateral heads of the gastrocnemius muscle: A case report

This case highlights that isolated gastrocnemius tears are diagnostically challenging but must be considered in hyperextending knees, examination under anesthesia enhances detection of occult instability, while MRI is a valuable diagnostic tool, its interpretation should be integrated with clinical findings to ensure that subtle soft tissue injuries are not overlooked.