Often, plantarflexion/Achilles tendon contractures will be part of a combination of foot and ankle deformities in multiple planes of motion. In this case, a patient is experiencing a plantarflexion contracture combined with a forefoot adduction deformity in the transverse plane and an ankle varus deformity in the frontal plane.

The ankle is one of the most frequently injured joints in the body. Treatment commonly consists of a period of immobilization, followed by physical therapy for range of motion, stretching, and strength building.