Tenotomy
Surgical procedure in which a tendon is cut
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A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon. It and related procedures are also referred to as tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release.
When it involves the Achilles tendon, it is called "Achillotenotomy".
It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy.
It has also been used for hammer toe.
As an alternative to SLAP lesion labral repair, the tendon of the long head of the bicep can be released.
Achilles tenotomy is commonly used as part of the Ponseti Method of treating clubfoot.
References
References
- "Definition: tenotomy from Online Medical Dictionary".
- (February 2005). "Adductor tenotomy in spastic cerebral palsy. A long-term follow-up study of 78 patients". Acta Orthop.
- (November 1984). "Open flexor tenotomy for hammer toes and curly toes in childhood". J Bone Joint Surg Br.
- (2016-10-01). "Subsequent Shoulder Surgery After Isolated Arthroscopic SLAP Repair". Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.
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