Gastrocnemius equinus is typically defined as ankle dorsiflexion <10° with the knee extended. The gastrocnemius recession like technique has many well-documented indications. It is considered ...

CHICAGO — Gastrocnemius recession can be helpful in some cases for the treatment of patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy, according to a presenter here. Benedict F. DiGiovanni “We ...

PiroVue is a disposable, single use, sterile packed instrument kit for gastrocnemius recession. It consists of an integrated cutting guide and retractor with a controlled recession knife.

The most common procedure is gastrocnemius recession. This involves lengthening one of the two muscles that make up the calf, to give the ankle a wider range of motion. It is important to stretch ...