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

Kim, Tae-Hun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine)
Han, Seung-Hwan (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Ajou University School of Medicine)
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society / v.15, no.1, 2011 , pp. 47-50 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Gastrocnemius; Equinus contracture; Minimal invasive surgery;
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