This is a phenomenon which causes the achilles tendon to shorten in its length. This can occur congenitally and result in abnormalities in gait, such as "toe-in walking" and may lead or be associated with deformity.
Also indexed as
Achilles tendon contractureAcquired short Achilles tendonacquired shortening of Achilles tendoncontracture of Achilles tendonshort Achilles tendonshortening of Achilles tendon
Nearby in Certain specified disorders of synovium or tendon