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Ankle retinaculum complete tear, tib ant bowstringing. pain, weakness. best to weaken/release gastroc or shorten tib ant to new diagonal alignment?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Varies: Varies somewhat on your specifics. Ideally, if it because of a tear in the extensor retinaculum, then a repair or reconstruction of that structure would be the most physiologic thing to do. Don't hesitate to discuss with your surgeon.

Answered 10/10/2014

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