title: Gastrocnemius recession in the treatment of nonspastic ankle equinus. A retrospective study.
abstract: An updated and thorough review of the gastrocnemius equinus deformity and its surgical correction is presented. For the first time, a long-term retrospective study documents the overall improvement in the symptoms and architecture of the lower extremity and foot following gastrocnemius recession. Additionally, numerous associated concerns and the surgical procedure are examined retrospectively.
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Downey
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Banks
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004863:Equinus Deformity / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008722:Methods; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies