Wheeless Clubfoot Posterior Release

Description: performed to correct equinus deformity at the ankle: - calcaneal (achilles) tendon is lengthened; - ankle joint capsule and all posterior tibiotalar, talofibular, & calcaneofibular ligaments are severed; - tibiofibular syndesmosis is released posteriorly; - FHL may require recession; - its often necessary to combine Posterior and Medial release may be necessary: called Posteromedial Release;