Leg re-contouring by using a new technique of partially removing gastrocnemius / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate a method to partially remove gastrocnemius for improvement of the contour of the leg.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Thirteen patients with bulked calf were undergoing the treatment. With a self-designed apparatus, the gastrocnemius was partially removed by placing the device in the muscle through an incision in the popliteal fossa. The follow-ups were carried out for 1-6 months.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Thirteen patients were successfully treated by above mentioned technique. The removed amount of muscle was weighted between 11 g and 201 g, averaged 77 g. All of the patients could be able to walk three days after the operation. But, the normal walk had to take 1 month after of the surgery for recovering. The function of the ankle joint was not obviously influenced.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The above mentioned technique is a safe and effective method for re-contouring the leg.</p>