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PiroVue® Gastrocnemius Recession System

Designed to assist with an intra-muscular technique for the treatment of equinus contracture. 

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Controlled. Guided. Versatile.

Equinus deformity has been associated with over 96% of biomechanically related foot and ankle pathologies.4

Anatomy

  • Ankle

Gastrocnemius Aponeuosis Intra-Muscular Recession

  • Cosmesis-Medial Mini-Open Incision (2.5-3cm).
  • In a cadaver study, dorsiflexion improvement was seen.3
  • Proximal intramuscular approach avoids the sural nerve.1
  • Potentially less muscle atrophy and weakness compared to Strayer procedure.1,3

*PiroVue was not used in this cadaver study

System Features

The PiroVue® Gastrocnemius Recession System is designed to assist with an intra-muscular technique for the treatment of equinus contracture

System Features

Gastrocnemius Aponeurosis Instra-Muscular Recession

Medial Mini-Open Incision (2.5cm – 3cm).

Displayed less muscle atrophy and weakness when compared to Strayer procedure.1,3

In a cadaver study, dorsiflexion improvement was seen.3

Proximal intramuscular approach avoids the sural nerve.1 

Sterile Procedure Kit

The Gastrocnemius Recession System is designed for repeatable outcomes utilizing single-use, sterile, OR-ready instrumentation.

Specifications

Benefits

Visualization

  • Use of PiroVue in an open procedure is designed to present improved visualization compared to endoscopic. The system offers a controlled and guided release. 

Versatile

  • Recession can be done on both gastrocnemius and soles as identified by Silfverskiold test.3

Convenience

  • Convenience of sterile packed kit with no endoscopic equipment required and no ancillary draping time or associated costs.

Education

Literature

PiroVue™ Gastrocnemius Recession System Surgical Technique

Surgical Approach

The evolution of Gastrocnemius- Soleus Lengthening in the Treatment of Acquired Achilles Equinus

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