Tenotomy

Tenotomi

Engelsk definition

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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Engelska synonymer

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