Hereditary tendo Achillis contractures.
A study was performed on eight patients with tendo Achillis contractures. Family histories were obtained and a short regimen of casting was performed. Hereditary tendo Achillis contracture is an autosomal dominant condition with variable expression. It is a relatively benign condition that is both a cosmetic and functional problem for the patient. The disorder responds well to a short course of casting. Follow-up exercises are necessary to maintain normal ankle motion and heel strike during gait. Operative treatment was not necessary in these patients.
D000125:Achilles Tendon; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003286:Contracture / Q000235:genetics* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005684:Gait; D005799:Genes, Dominant; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D005082:Physical Exertion