Efficacy of Surgery for Idiopathic Toe Walking

The procedure is undertaken under general anaesthetic and involves horizontal hemi-section of the Achilles tendon via small 'stab' incisions at three levels to effect a lengthening of the tendon. The patient is then placed in a walking cast for four weeks thereafter. This surgery is usual care for most children with symptomatic ITW with plantarflexion contractures who have failed non-operative management.