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Title:

[Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession as therapy for gastrocnemius equinus]

Document type:
Clinical Trial; English Abstract; Journal Article
Author(s):
Saxena, A; Gollwitzer, H; Widtfeldt, A; DiDomenico, LA
Abstract:
AIM: Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession is a new technique to treat gastrocnemius equinus. Smaller incisions and the ability to perform the technique in a supine position are purported advantages. This study was designed to evaluate the results and possible complications of this new technique. METHODS: 47 patients undergoing 54 endoscopic gastrocnemius recessions were followed in a prospective study. Pre-operative criteria were a lack of ankle dorsiflexion with the knee extended to create a 90 d...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Z Orthop Unfall
Year:
2007
Journal volume:
145
Journal issue:
4
Pages contribution:
499-504
Language:
de
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-2007-965385
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17912672
Print-ISSN:
1864-6697
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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