Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tenotomy

Surgical division of a tendon for relief of a deformity that is caused by congenital or acquired shortening of a muscle (Stedman, 27th ed). Tenotomy is performed in order to lengthen a muscle that has developed improperly, or become shortened and is resistant to stretching.

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Surgical division of a tendon for relief of a deformity that is caused by congenital or acquired shortening of a muscle (Stedman, 27th ed). Tenotomy is performed in order to lengthen a muscle that has developed improperly, or become shortened and is resistant to stretching.

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  • Tenotomies
  • Heel-Cord Release
  • Tendon Lengthening
  • Tendon Release
  • Heel Cord Release
  • Heel-Cord Releases
  • Lengthening, Tendon
  • Lengthenings, Tendon
  • Release, Heel-Cord
  • Release, Tendon
  • Releases, Heel-Cord
  • Releases, Tendon
  • Tendon Lengthenings
  • Tendon Releases

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2011

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  • Tendons/surgery (1965-2010)
  • specific muscles/surgery (1968-2010)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tenotomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058971. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058971
  2. Tenotomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenotomy
  3. Tenotomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7700585