Proximal medial gastrocnemius release in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers – A retrospective study


Proximal medial gastrocnemius release in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers - A retrospective study

Sebastiaan TerwogtTheater

Lengthening of the triceps surae complex is an effective way in lowering the ulcer recurrence and can surgically be achieved in globally three ways; Achilles tendon lengthening (ATL), gastrocnemius release and proximal medial gastrocnemius release (PMGR). PMGR is effective in reducing the tightness of the gastrocnemius muscle. Postoperatively no cast is needed, and direct weightbearing is allowed. However, the success rate of this procedure as treatment for the DFU is unknown. In this presentation we will present our research to the recurrence risk of the DFU in patients who underwent a PMGR procedure.

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