title: Fibrous Tendon Hypertrophy after Gastrocnemius Recession: A Case Report.
abstract: Surgical complications after gastrocnemius recession have been rare in published studies. We report a case of symptomatic fibrous tendon hypertrophy requiring revision surgery. Additionally, we have provided a review of the published data on the complications related to this procedure.
authors.affiliation: Saint Alphonsus Coughlin Foot and Ankle Clinic, Boise, ID. Electronic address: jrjast@gmail.com.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Jastifer
authors.affiliation: Saint Alphonsus Coughlin Foot and Ankle Clinic, Boise, ID.
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Coughlin
mesh_terms: D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000473:pathology*; D000328:Adult; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D006984:Hypertrophy; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000473:pathology*; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*
keywords: Achilles tendon; Strayer procedure; ankle; complication; gastrocnemius aponeurosis; mast cell