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Current Research Studies
Topical Landmarks That
May Be Used For EGR Surgery (12/22/09)
Background - A
surgical approach is the term used to describe incision placement at the
start of surgery. Defining correct surgical approach is important
to enable access to the planned changes made by a particular surgery.
In endoscopic surgical procedures, surgical approach is critical to the
success of the procedure. Endoscopic gastrocnemius recession (EGR)
is an endoscopic procedure that selectively releases one of the two calf
muscles. Defining the surgical approach for EGR can be difficult
based upon variation in body build (mesomorphic/endomorphic) and
variations in anatomy.
Method - In this
study we are reviewing 100 MRI studies of the calf, ankle and leg to
define anatomical relationships that will enable surgeons to use
topographical landmarks to clearly define the surgical approach for EGR. |