This is performed through a small incision in the popliteal fossa (i.e. behind the knee) and a custom-made calf prosthesis is inserted into the medial compartment directly on top of the gastrocnemius muscle. The procedure takes 45min. - I hour and the patient returns home the following morning. There is difficulty with walking for approximately 72 hours post-operatively as the calf is extremely tight and the patient usually requires aid and the use of shoes with a small heel is of some benefit. The sutures are absorbable and the patient is usually completely mobile after 7 -10 days.

Hospital stay: one day; recovery period: approximately ten days.

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