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Posterior ankle decompression1 - ankle and midfoot equinus

Posterior ankle release 1-A significant equinus

Posterior ankle release 1-The Achilles tendon

Posterior ankle release 2-the severest equinus

Posterior ankle release 3-Ilizarov frame
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Posterior ankle decompression1 - ankle and midfoot equinus

Posterior ankle decompression1 - ankle and midfoot equinus
These pictures clearly differentiate between a predominantly midfoot equinus (left) and a composite midfoot and ankle equinus. It is important to assess the level and components of the deformity. They may not all be in the same plane.