What is Gastroc equinus?

What is Gastroc equinus?

When the ankle joint lacks flexibility and upward, toes-to-shin movement of the foot (dorsiflexion) is limited, the condition is called equinus. Equinus is a result of tightness in the Achilles tendon or calf muscles (the soleus muscle and/or gastrocnemius muscle) and it may be either congenital or acquired.

What causes Equinovarus deformity?

The cause can be due to intrauterine compression (large baby, abnormally shaped or small uterus, or abnormal intrauterine fluid levels). Intrinsic: This type is commonly more severe, rigid and the calf muscle is smaller. The foot may be smaller and there can be a bone deformity of the talus.

How is equinus deformity treated?

The most common operative procedure for the treatment of equinus is lengthening of the Achilles tendon. Multiple TAL procedures have been described for the correction of equinus deformity, including the Hoke, White, and Z lengthening procedures.

What is the meaning of equinus?

Equinus is a condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle joint is limited. Someone with equinus lacks the flexibility to bring the top of the foot toward the front of the leg. Equinus can occur in one or both feet.

Is equinus deformity a disability?

For the period on appeal from September 5, 2014, the criteria for a disability rating of 30 percent for equinus deformity of foot with metatarsalgia/plantarflexed third metatarsal head, bilateral feet, have been met. 38 U.S.C.A. §§ 1155, 5107 (West 2014); 38 C.F.R. § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5279 (2015).

What is an equinus gait?

Equinus posturing in gait, or toe walking, can be due to either ‘true equinus’ (i.e. the ankle is in plantarflexion) or ‘apparent equinus’, where the heels are off the ground but the ankle is at neutral position relative to the shank.

Is equinus deformity congenital?

This deformity is sometimes present at birth, and in that case, it is called a congenital equinus deformity. If it develops later into childhood or as an adult, then it is called an acquired deformity.

Can equinus be treated?

Adjustments to footwear, including arch support, heel lifts, and custom orthotics can also relieve the pain and increase flexibility. If needed, a doctor may recommend night splints to keep the leg in a position that enhances flexibility. In rare cases, surgery for equinus may be required.

How do you test for ankle equinus?

Clinical Evaluation The ankle is dorsiflexed maximally with the knee in full extension and then checked with the knee in flexion (Figures 2 and 3). If the ankle joint dorsiflexes greater than 90° with both the knee extended and flexed, there is no equinus.

Is Equinus a disability?

For the period on appeal from September 5, 2014, the criteria for a disability rating of 30 percent for equinus deformity of foot with metatarsalgia/plantarflexed third metatarsal head, bilateral feet, have been met.