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Surgical procedure in which a tendon is cut From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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".[citation needed]
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.[citation needed]
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