Calf muscle reduction, also known as gastrocnemius recession or equinus foot correction, is a surgical procedure that aims to lengthen the calf muscles to improve ankle flexibility and relieve heel pain. It involves making a small incision in the back of the leg and releasing part of the gastrocnemius muscle without cutting the nerve endings or essential muscles, ensuring that walking power and balance are preserved.
Calf muscle reduction, also known as gastrocnemius recession or equinus foot correction, is a surgical procedure that aims to lengthen the calf muscles to improve ankle flexibility and relieve heel pain. It involves making a small incision in the back of the leg and releasing part of the gastrocnemius muscle without cutting the nerve endings or essential muscles, ensuring that walking power and balance are preserved.
Calf muscle reduction surgery (Greek: Κλάσικη λείτουργια περιτώσεως των γλύτων) involves removing excess tissue to reduce the size of the calves. This procedure is often sought by individuals with disproportionately large calves.
Popular among bodybuilders and athletes. May involve liposuction or open surgical method.