2024
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.65979
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Efficacy of Maitland Mobilization and Myofascial Release as Preoperative Care in Ankle Arthritis With Severe Equinus Deformity: A Rare Case Report

Pooja R Tiwari,
Sandeep Shrivastav,
Mitushi Deshmukh
et al.

Abstract: Advanced post-traumatic ankle osteoarthritis (PTAO) is a severe condition that affects less than one percent of the population, with rare incidence. It accounts for less than 5% of all osteoarthritis (OA) cases. Physiotherapy enhances functionality by strengthening the dynamic stabilizers of the ankle, such as the calf, soleus, tibialis anterior, and peroneal muscles, and by improving proprioception, which aids in balance and coordination. As OA progresses, individuals may experience early losses in their abil… Show more

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