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Gastrocnemius or Achilles Lengthening at Time of Trauma Fixation.

Authors :
Benirschke SK
Kramer PA
Source :
Foot and ankle clinics [Foot Ankle Clin] 2017 Mar; Vol. 22 (1), pp. 117-124.
Publication Year :
2017

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.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1558-1934
Volume :
22
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Foot and ankle clinics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
28167057
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcl.2016.09.008