Gastrocnemius or Achilles Lengthening at Time of Trauma Fixation.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.fcl.2016.09.008.
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Abstract
Gastrocnemius equinus is a frequent comorbidity with traumatic injuries of the foot and ankle. Gastrocnemius lengthening at the time of definitive treatment facilitates obtaining and maintaining an anatomic reduction of the injury. The lengthening procedure is accomplished in 5 steps and results in fewer long-term, problematic sequelae.
Medical subject headings
- Achilles Tendon
- Equinus Deformity
- Foot Injuries
- Muscle, Skeletal
- Tendons
Anatomy
- foot