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Indikation und Technik der endoskopischen Gastroknemiusverlängerung

Indication and technique for endoscopic gastrocnemius muscle lengthening

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Das endoskopische Release des M. gastrocnemius ist eine minimalinvasive Behandlungsmöglichkeit des muskulär bedingten Spitzfußes. Die kleinen Inzisionen und die Möglichkeit, den Eingriff in Rückenlage durchzuführen, stellen Vorteile dieses Operationsverfahrens dar. Mehrere Studien belegen eine Verbesserung der Dorsalextension im oberen Sprunggelenk (OSG) von durchschnittlich 13–20° durch die endoskopische Gastroknemiusverlängerung. Im folgenden Beitrag wird die endoskopische Operationstechnik dargestellt.

Abstract

Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession is a minimally invasive technique to treat gastrocnemius equinus. Smaller incisions and the ability to perform the procedure with the patient in the supine position are the advantages. Several studies have shown an increase in ankle dorsiflexion of 13–20° by endoscopic gastrocnemius recession. In the following article the endoscopic technique of gastrocnemius recession is presented.

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  1. Department of Sports Medicine, Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG), 795 El Camino Real, 94301, Palo Alto, USA

    A. Saxena DPM, J. Grady & L. DiDomenico

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Übersetzung durch Dr. Mellany Galla, Chirurgie im MEDICINUM, Hildesheim

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Saxena, A., Grady, J. & DiDomenico, L. Indikation und Technik der endoskopischen Gastroknemiusverlängerung. Arthroskopie 24, 299–303 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00142-010-0615-y

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