Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회지)

Korean Foot & Ankle Society (대한족부족관절학회)
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Technique Tip: Percutaneous Gastrocnemius Aponeurosis Recession - A Modified Minimal Invasive Technique

수술 술기: 변경된 비침습적 경피적인 비복근 근막 절제술

  • Kim, Tae-Hun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine) ;
  • Han, Seung-Hwan (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine)
  • 김태훈 (아주대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 한승환 (아주대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.01.27
  • Accepted : 2011.02.22
  • Published : 2011.03.15
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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.

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