A series of 27 ankles in children with spastic equinus were treated by percutaneous tendon Achillis lengthening. The mean admission was 2.1 days and 100% obtained improvement. There were no complications. Percutaneous lengthening is a safe and effective procedure in a District General Hospital....
Minkowitz B, Finkelstein BI, Bleicher M (2004) Percutaneous tendo-Achilles lengthening with a large-gauge needle: a modifi- cation of the Ponseti technique for correction of idiopathic clubfoot. J Foot Ankle Surg 43:263-265Minkowitz B, Finkelstein BI, Bleicher M. Percutaneous tendo- Achilles ...
Tendo-Achilles lengthening can be an effective adjunctive approach to achieve wound healing and reduce long-term ulcer recurrence in patients with equinus contracture and neuropathic plantar foot ulcers. A relengthening procedure may be needed within approximately 12 months from index surgery....