Neurogenic atrophy of the medial head of the gastrocnemius presenting in a toe walker: a case report.
Year: 2006
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: In the adult population, equinus deformity is frequently accompanied by an underlying etiology, such as a neurologic disorder, trauma, poliomyelitis, muscular anomaly, diabetes, or vascular malformation.1–4,6–12,14 Often these patients present secondary to the aesthetics of an altered gait, difficulty with ambulation, problems with shoe wear, or pain resulting from repetitive pressure on the forefoot. We present a unique case of an adult female toe walker with bilateral neurogenic atrophy of the medial head of the gastrocnemius, which has not previously been reported in the literature.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Mark L Hagy, Mervyn J Cross
Language: English
Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W75189631