Glossary term
Dorsiflexion
The movement of bending the foot upward toward the shin.
Updated 2026-03-010 aliases3 sourcesUsed across articles and safety pages
Definition
The movement of bending the foot upward toward the shin at the ankle joint. In limb lengthening, maintaining adequate dorsiflexion during tibial distraction is critical to preventing equinus contracture.
Updated 2026-03-01
Sources
- Paley D. Problems, obstacles, and complications of limb lengthening by the Ilizarov technique. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1990;(250):81–104.other_publicAccessed 2026-02-24
- Marwan Y, Cohen D, Alotaibi M, Addar A, Bernstein M, Hamdy R. Cosmetic stature lengthening: systematic review of outcomes and complications. Bone Joint Res. 2020;9(7):341–350.other_publicAccessed 2026-02-24
- Giorgino R, Cornacchini J, Sillmann YM, et al. Aesthetic lower limb lengthening techniques: a systematic review of efficacy, complications, and patient satisfaction. J Orthop Surg Res. 2025;20(1):415.other_publicAccessed 2026-02-24
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