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Gastrocnemius recession, also known as a Strayer Procedure, is a surgery performed to treat tightness or contracture of the gastrocnemius muscle, a major muscle in the calf. Our experts perform both intramuscular and endoscopic gastrocnemius recession procedures.
What is a Gastrocnemius Recession? This is a minor surgical procedure that Dr. Johnson performs for a number of different reasons such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and generalized forefoot pain.
If your stomach is upset, try bland, low-fat foods like plain rice, broiled chicken, toast, and yogurt. If your bowel movements are not regular right after surgery, try to avoid constipation and straining. Drink plenty of water. Your doctor may suggest fiber, a stool softener, or a mild laxative.
Background: Gastrocnemius recession is a surgical technique commonly performed on individuals who suffer from symptoms related to the restricted ankle dorsiflexion that results when tight superficial posterior compartment musculature causes an equinus contracture.
Oct 4, 2016 · identify the tendon of the gastrocnemius proximal to the conjoined tendon. identify the interval between gastroc tendon and the underlying soleus fascia. divide the fascia of the gastrocnemius transversly proximal to the conjoined tendon and leave the underlying muscle intact.
A gastrocnemius release lengthens the gastrocnemius tendon. This is done to increase the flexibility of the calf muscle, which can decrease pressure at the front of the foot, improve function, and decrease deformity.
We present an open method of gastrocnemius recession for the neurologically normal individual that allows for isolated lengthening of gastrocnemius, avoidance of the sural nerve, and potentially less weakening of the gastroc-nemius complex.
Gastrocnemius recession lengthens the muscles and tendons at the back of the leg, allowing the heel to shift downward into a more natural position. In many cases, this technique is performed as an alternative to Percutaneous Tendo-Achilles Lengthening, which can permanently weaken the Achilles tendon.
Gastrocnemius recession lengthens the muscles and tendons at the back of the leg, allowing the heel to shift downward into a more natural position. In many cases, this technique is performed as an alternative to Percutaneous Tendo-Achilles Lengthening, which can permanently weaken the Achilles tendon.
Myotendinous recession has been used successfully to treat spasticity and contractures in the pediatric population as well as to increase motion by reducing the contractile force of the spastic muscle. We feel that the gastrocnemius recession is no different.
