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Recognition of this differential elongation of the gastrocnemius relative to the soleus is vital to treat patients with weakness in push\u2010off. This paper describes a novel technique performed for selective shortening of the gastrocnemius to treat push\u2010off weakness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Three patients with differential proximal retraction of the gastrocnemius greater than 20\u00a0mm after treatment for ATR with inability to run and jump underwent surgical correction with this novel technique and were followed\u2010up for 2\u00a0years. A novel selective shortening of the gastrocnemius with autologous hamstring graft was performed in these patients. 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