gastrocnemius recession

surgical procedure

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plantar fasciitis

  • In plantar fasciitis: Diagnosis and treatment

    …though severe cases may require gastrocnemius recession, a surgical procedure that lengthens the gastroc tendon (a part of the Achilles tendon) to relieve tension in the plantar fascia. Recovery from gastrocnemius recession typically takes 6–18 months. If the condition is left untreated, the plantar fascia is subjected to further irritation…

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