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Tenotomy

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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.      Other names Tenotomies; Tendon Releases; Tendon Lengthenings; Releases, Tendon; Releases, Heel-Cord; Release, Tendon; Release, Heel-Cord; Lengthenings, Tendon; Lengthening, Tendon; Heel-Cord Releases; Heel Cord Release; Tendon Release; Tendon Lengthening; Heel-Cord Release

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