Why does my child need this surgery?
When a child’s Achilles tendons (thick tendons that help
connect the heel to the calf muscle) are overly tight because
of spasticity (very tight muscle tone), they can be forced
to walk on tiptoe. Pushing the foot into a flat position
makes the knee bend back. The problem will get worse as
they grow.
The first treatment is physical therapy and bracing. For
example, a child may be fitted with a molded ankle foot
orthosis (MAFO). But if the brace can’t keep the foot flat, or
is too uncomfortable, or if your child is too old to want to
wear a brace, surgery is the next step.
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