Background: Plantar heel pain is a common disorder that can lead to substantial pain and
disability. Gastrocnemius recession has been described as an operative treatment option …

Background: Evidence from prospective short-term studies suggest that proximal medial
gastrocnemius recession is a safe and efficient procedure to treat chronic plantar fasciitis …

Background: Gastrocnemius recession is performed to correct an isolated gastrocnemius
equinus contracture of the ankle that may accompany foot and ankle pathology in the adult …

BACKGROUND Heel pain is very prevalent. 1, 2 Pain, especially after a period of rest, is the
main symptom. Reduced ability to walk long distances and inability to participate in exercise …

Background Very few studies describe the clinical results and complications following the
surgical procedure of gastrocnemius recession. Purpose To survey the patient reported …

Background Gastrocnemius recession is a surgical technique commonly performed on
individuals who suffer from symptoms related to the restricted ankle dorsiflexion that results …

Background: This systematic review aims to summarize the outcomes of gastrocnemius
recession in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Methods: A systematic review was performed …

The isolated gastrocnemius contracture present in neurologic healthy patients results in a
significant limitation of ankle dorsiflexion causing pathologic gait patterns and a greater risk …

Background: Gastrocnemius recession has emerged as a viable intervention for patients
with recalcitrant foot and ankle disorders associated with isolated gastrocnemius …

Background: Isolated gastrocnemius contracture has been implicated as the cause of a
number of foot and ankle conditions. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one such condition that can be …