J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2011 Mar;15(1):47-50.

Technique Tip: Percutaneous Gastrocnemius Aponeurosis Recession - A Modified Minimal Invasive Technique

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  • 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. osmedic@ajou.ac.kr

Abstract

Equinus contracture of the gastrocnemius-soleus complex is associated with many foot and ankle diseases. We introduce a new simple technique that can be performed using a minimal incision with simple devices. Briefly, 0.5 cm sized medial and lateral longitudinal skin incisions are made at the level of the distal one third of the calf. The musculotendinous junction of the gastrocnemius is gently transected using an Arachnoid blade. The skin is, then, closed with non-absorbable sutures.

Keyword

Gastrocnemius; Equinus contracture; Minimal invasive surgery

MeSH Terms

Animals
Ankle
Arachnoid
Equinus Deformity
Foot
Skin
Sutures
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