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What is percutaneous tenotomy?
Tenotomy may be performed through the skin (percutaneous tenotomy)
What risks are associated with tenotomy?
Tenotomy carries a small risk of excess bleeding and infection. Tenotomy performed under general anesthesia carries additional risks associated with the anesthesia itself.
What are the alternatives to tenotomy?
Tenotomy is usually recommended only after other treatments have failed.Aggressive stretching programs can sometimes prevent or delay development of contracture.
What are the demographics of tenotomy?
Tenotomy is a surgical procedure commonly performed on individuals with conditions such as tendon injuries or contractures. There are no specific demographic characteristics associated with those who undergo tenotomy, as it can be performed on people of various ages and backgrounds depending on their medical needs.
What is a heel-cord release?
heel-cord release (for tenotomy of the Achilles tendon)
What is the medical term meaning surgical division of a tendon for relief of a deformity caused by the abnormal shortening of a muscle?
tenotomy
What is the medical term meaning surgical division of a tendon for a relief of deformity caused by abnormal shortening of a muscle?
tenotomy
What is the medical term meaning surgical division of a tendon?
Tenorrhaphy is used for suturing a divided end of a tendon.
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a tendon for the purpose of lengthening it?
A tenotomy or tendonotomy is a surgical incision into a tendon for the purpose of lengthening it.
What words sound like lobotomy?
There are other medical words that sound like 'lobotomy', such as oncotomy, tenotomy, and, perhaps most similar, phlebotomy.
What aftercare is associated with tenotomy?
.the patient may receive pain medication.Ice packs may also be applied.Casts are applied to the limb receiving the surgery. Braces or splints may also be applied.
Should a Tenotomy ever be done without anestesia on an infant?
In the US, anesthesia would be routinely given. The cutting of a tendon would cause extreme pain if done without general anesthesia.
