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Open Access 01-06-2014 | Case Report
Congenital absence of superficial posterior compartment calf muscles
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 2/2014
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Although various congenital abnormalities have been described, congenital absence of calf musculature is extremely rare, with only one report on its complete absence. We are the first to describe a case of congenital absence of muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the calf presenting in a toddler. The child presented with a history of a painless limp, however no significant difference was found in functional gait analysis. We suggest that such cases should be monitored and parents can be reassured that no immediate treatment is required.