U.S., July 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07090057) titled 'The Effect of Targeting the Plantaris Muscle-tendon in Surgical Correction of Ankle Equinus in Children' on July 22.
Brief Summary: Tight ankle muscles can produce ankle equinus (limited ability to pull the foot upward) and occur often in children, significantly impacting their ability to walk. If not treated, children with ankle equinus frequently experience reduced function and long-term foot problems, such as pain. Currently, treatment options include surgery or Botulinum toxin (BoNTA) injection into the large calf muscles that point the foot downwards, aiming to reduce their tightness. However, these treatments can be less effec...