He recommended a surgery that would remove small portions of Prindle's gastrocnemius and popliteus muscles. This is a common form of treatment, Gallagher said. Removing the muscle relieves ...

According to Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine and NHL.com, Demko is recovering from a Popliteus muscle injury. Demko last played on April 21 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs but missed the ...

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) is a rare condition caused by external compression of the popliteal artery, usually owing to an aberrant course of the gastrocnemius muscle. The syndrome ...

Now we know that it is to the Popliteus Muscle, a major stabilizing muscle of the knee. Demko suffered the injury at the end of game one of the playoffs against the Nashville Predators ...

So you guys can get your Web MD out and look up Popliteus. “It is a thin triangle-shaped muscle behind the back of the knee. And that, evidently, is where the injury has occurred. Whether it’s ...

So you guys can get your Web MD out and look up Popliteus. “It is a thin triangle-shaped muscle behind the back of the knee. And that, evidently, is where the injury has occurred. Whether it’s ...

According to Woodley, what is affecting Demko's availability is a problem with the popliteus muscle. Woodley appeared on Sportsnet 650's "Halford & Brough" show and revealed that Demko’s ...

A long and arduous road to recovery from a freak left-knee popliteus muscle injury on April 21 has finally arrived. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.