Equinus is a condition in which the upward bending motion of the ankle joint is limited. No other condition of the foot is responsible for long lasting acute and chronic pain.
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.
Treatment includes strategies aimed at relieving the symptoms and conditions associated with equinus. Treatment goals are to increase ankle range of motion in several ways.
Surgery is also an option as well as it does not effect the strength, is minimally invasive, and preformed in the OR with a small camera, See video below:
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For our patient’s convenience, we offer foot and ankle treatments for all kinds of conditions such as Ankle equinus in Adrian, MI, Ankle equinus in Ann Arbor, MI, and Ankle equinus in Jackson, MI. We have our own digital x-ray, MRI, Cat-scan, and ultrasound equipment at many of our podiatry clinics. Our on-site podiatric physical therapy clinics allow for constant communication between the physicians and physical therapists, ensuring the most effective therapy and successful recovery for our patients.