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What is percutaneous tenotomy?
Tenotomy may be performed through the skin (percutaneous tenotomy)
What is open tenotomy?
Tenotomy may be performed.by surgically exposing the tendon (open 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 kind of surgery is sometimes performed on patients with muscular dystrophy?
When contractures become more pronounced, tenotomy surgery may be performed. In this operation, the tendon of the contractured muscle is cut, and the limb is braced in its normal resting position while the tendon regrows
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 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?
Tenorrhaphy is used for suturing a divided end of a tendon.
Which type of fault is the result of tension forces?
A normal fault.
What is a normal result of finger reattachments?
Generally, a normal result usually includes good nerve recovery; approximately 50% of normal for active range of joint motion; cold intolerance
