Tenotomy
| Tenotomy | |
|---|---|
| ICD-9-CM | 83.13 |
| OPS-301 code | 5-10b, 5-814, 5-840, 5-851 |
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 a "Achillotenotomy".
It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy.[2]
It has also been used for hammer toe.[3]
Achilles tenotomy is commonly used as part of the Ponseti Method of treatment of clubfoot
See also
References
- ^ "Definition: tenotomy from Online Medical Dictionary".
- ^ Terjesen T, Lie GD, Hyldmo AA, Knaus A (February 2005). "Adductor tenotomy in spastic cerebral palsy. A long-term follow-up study of 78 patients". Acta Orthop. 76 (1): 128–37. doi:10.1080/00016470510030454. PMID 15788321.
- ^ Ross ER, Menelaus MB (November 1984). "Open flexor tenotomy for hammer toes and curly toes in childhood". J Bone Joint Surg Br. 66 (5): 770–1. PMID 6501376.