Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Apr 1989

Gastrocnemius recession in the treatment of nonspastic ankle equinus. A retrospective study

MS Downey
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AS Banks
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-79-4-159
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An updated and thorough review of the gastrocnemius equinus deformity and its surgical correction is presented. For the first time, a long-term retrospective study documents the overall improvement in the symptoms and architecture of the lower extremity and foot following gastrocnemius recession. Additionally, numerous associated concerns and the surgical procedure are examined retrospectively.

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