Definition
A condition in which the ankle joint becomes restricted in dorsiflexion (upward movement), resulting in the foot pointing downward. In limb lengthening, it develops as the calf muscles and Achilles tendon are progressively stretched during tibia distraction.
Aliases
ankle equinus
Sources
- Paley D. Problems, obstacles, and complications of limb lengthening by the Ilizarov technique. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1990;(250):81–104.Public source
- 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.Public source
- 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.Public source
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