Tenotomy Explained
A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon.[1] 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.[2]
It has also been used for hammer toe.[3]
As an alternative to SLAP lesion labral repair, the tendon of the long head of the bicep can be released.[4]
Achilles tenotomy is commonly used as part of the Ponseti Method of treating clubfoot.
See also
- List of surgeries by type
Notes and References
- Web site: Definition: tenotomy from Online Medical Dictionary .
- Terjesen T, Lie GD, Hyldmo AA, Knaus A . Adductor tenotomy in spastic cerebral palsy. A long-term follow-up study of 78 patients . Acta Orthop . 76 . 1 . 128–37 . February 2005 . 15788321 . 10.1080/00016470510030454 .
- Ross ER, Menelaus MB . Open flexor tenotomy for hammer toes and curly toes in childhood . J Bone Joint Surg Br . 66 . 5 . 770–1 . November 1984 . 10.1302/0301-620X.66B5.6501376 . 6501376 .
- Mollon. Brent. Mahure. Siddharth A.. Ensor. Kelsey L.. Zuckerman. Joseph D.. Kwon. Young W.. Rokito. Andrew S.. 2016-10-01. Subsequent Shoulder Surgery After Isolated Arthroscopic SLAP Repair. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 32. 10. 1954–1962.e1. 10.1016/j.arthro.2016.01.053. 1526-3231. 27083535.