Background Isolated gastrocnemius contracture is thought to lead to numerous foot and ankle pathologic conditions. Gastrocnemius equinus is typically defined as ankle dorsiflexion <10° with the knee ...

The Achilles tendon is capable of withstanding loads up to 60 MPa, and is one of the strongest tendons in the human body. Despite its strength, the Achilles tendon remains one of the more frequently ...

An 81-year-old man with an unclear remote history of right knee surgery developed significant osteoarthritis with severe valgus and flexion contracture deformity of the right knee. He underwent a ...