Gastrocnemius Recession Leads to Increased Ankle Motion and Improved Patient Satisfaction After 2 Years of Follow-Up

Abstract The isolated gastrocnemius contracture present in neurologic healthy patients results in a significant limitation of ankle dorsiflexion causing pathologic gait patterns and a greater risk of further foot disorders. Gastrocnemius recession is an established procedure to increase ankle dorsif...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2017-05, Vol.56 (3), p.589-593
Hauptverfasser:	Holtmann, Julia Alessandra, MD, Südkamp, Norbert P., PhD, Schmal, Hagen, MD, Mehlhorn, Alexander T., MD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Achilles tendon Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Ankle Joint - physiology Contracture - surgery Female Follow-Up Studies gastrocnemius equinus gastrocnemius recession Humans isolated gastrocnemius contracture Male Middle Aged Muscle, Skeletal - surgery Orthopedic Procedures Orthopedics Patient Satisfaction Range of Motion, Articular - physiology Retrospective Studies Strayer Tendons - surgery triceps surae Young Adult
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