Foot & Ankle Procedures
…for Ankle Fractures Tendon & Muscle Procedures Achilles Tendon Lengthening Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer for Achilles Tendon Repair Gastrocnemius Recession (Strayer Procedure) Tibialis Posterior Tendon Transfer Fusion Procedures Ankle…
Diagnosis of Sciatica
…function and identify the affected root. Muscle strength: Tested by walking on toes (S1), heels (L5), or bending the knee (L4). Reflexes: Decreased patellar reflex suggests L4 involvement. Diminished Achilles…
Evidence-Based Prognostication in a Case of Sciatica
…Straight Leg Raise and Yeoman’s tests induced pain and paraesthesia in the right leg. Other tests were negative, except for a decreased Achilles tendon reflex and mild decreased sensation in…
Flat Feet – Causes & Management
…from heel to toe Tightness of the Achilles tendon, worsening deformity Development of secondary conditions such as Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, or bunions Over time, untreated flat feet can result…
Congenital Vertical Talus
…flexors, further exacerbating the deformity. The Achilles tendon and peroneal muscles are usually tight, contributing to the rigid equinovalgus posture of the foot. How the Body Part Normally Works? (Relevant…
Subtalar Arthrodesis
…(Differential Diagnosis) Conditions that may present with similar symptoms include Achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis, and midfoot arthritis. It’s important to differentiate subtalar joint issues from other foot and ankle problems…
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Injections for Foot and Ankle Injuries
…fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, and cartilage damage. Functional Anatomy The foot and ankle are composed of 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Together, they…
Gastrocnemius Recession (Strayer Procedure)
…contracture, can limit upward ankle movement (dorsiflexion) and lead to conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, and flatfoot deformity. By releasing the tension in the gastrocnemius, this procedure helps…
Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer for Achilles Tendon Repair
One of the most painful injuries one can endure is an achilles tendon rupture. Achilles tendon injuries can be difficult to manage, especially when the tendon is severely damaged or…
Excision of Sural Nerve Decompression
…or casts can compress the nerve. Postoperative changes: The nerve may become trapped in scar tissue following previous ankle or Achilles tendon surgery. When the sural nerve is compressed, sensory signals…
