RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Similar Functional Outcomes with Open and Minimally Invasive Gastrosoleus-Lengthening Techniques
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 34
SP 11
OP 12
DO 10.1177/155989771434008
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/34/11.abstract
AB When conservative management fails in the treatment of gastrocnemius or gastrosoleus contracture, surgical treatment is indicated. Standard techniques are open lengthening and percutaneous triple hemisections (Hoke). This article discusses a study comparing open and minimally invasive approaches to gastrosoleus lengthening