Definition of tenotomy in English:
tenotomy
noun
The surgical cutting of a tendon, especially as a remedy for club foot.
‘A heel cord tenotomy is a minor surgery that can be done in the office and it takes 10-15 minutes.’- ‘In flexor tendon tenotomy, a small incision is made behind each toe pad and a section of tendon is removed.’
- ‘The decision to repair these injuries acutely was based on data from treatment of chronic injury by tenotomy.’
- ‘She then had a heel cord tenotomy on both feet, followed by casts that were kept on for 3 weeks.’
- ‘A percutaneous tenotomy of the Achillis tendon is often necessary to completely correct the equinus.’
- ‘More specialized instruments, such as skin hooks or tenotomy scissors, may be added to the tray, depending on the surgeon's preference.’
- ‘Care should be taken to use a minimal amount of suture in closing the tenotomy.’
Pronunciation
Origin
Mid 19th century coined in French from Greek tenōn ‘tendon’ + -tomia (see -tomy).
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