Post-operative Strength of Plantar flexion after Endoscopic Isolated Gastrocnemius versus Combined Gastro-soleus Recession in Patients with Isolated Gastrocnemius Contracture: A Randomized Prospective Comparative Study

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• Conditions: Isolated gastrocnemius contracture which lead to metatarsalgia, forefoot ulcer, plantar fascilitis, Isolated gastrocnemius contracture, Achilles tendinopathy, adult acquired flat foot , hallux valgus, midfoot arthritis, can be detected b; Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession

• Registration Number: TCTR20180212001
• Lead Sponsor: Mahavajiralongkorn foundation

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-02-12
• Study Completion: 2018-10-30
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Enrolling by invitation
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Patients who have Isolated gastrocnemius contracture
Patients who have already done a conservative treatment for at least 6 months and fail to conservative treatment
Patients whom receive similar post-operative protocols for gastrocnemius recession

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who have already done a previous gastrocnemius recession
Patients who do not do a conservative treatment
Patients who have a history of infection at foot and ankle area
Patients who have a contracture due to bony impingment

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Strength of plantar flexion Before Surgery, After Surgery 3,6,12 months LAFAYETTE MANUAL MUSCLE TESING SYSTEM Model 01165

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Complication After Surgery 3,6,12 months number of patients,Intraoperative time Intraoperative Minutes,Rate of recovery of plantar flexion strength After Surgery 3,6,12 months percentage