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 "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
]
See also
- List of surgeries by type
References
- ^ "Definition: tenotomy from Online Medical Dictionary".
- PMID 15788321.
- PMID 6501376.
- PMID 27083535.