Our 11 year old daughter was diagnosed with vascular malformation in the soleus and medial part of gastrocnemius muscle in the left calf. She started toe-walking, length of her left leg and left foot was affected. Her Achilles tendon has been shortened, as a result of a spasm in the calf muscles. This blog gathers info on her condition, medical history and course of treatment in Saudi Arabia.
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A Closer Look At Tendon Lengthening In Patients With Ankle Equinus
How can surgeons choose the most effective tendon lengthening procedure for patients with ankle equinus? These authors provide a detailed gu...
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What Is Achilles Tendon Lengthening Surgery? Source: Orthopedics Care Achilles tendon lengthening (ATL) is a surgical procedure that aims t...
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SOURCE: John Hopkins Medicine Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) happen when a group of blood vessels in your body forms incorrectly. In...
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EQINUS DEFORMITY : when dorsiflexion of the ankle is limited, the term EQUINUS is used to describe tightness in the calf and Achilles tendon...
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