In this population 16 feet (35%) required an achilles tenotomy alone, 20 feet (44 %) had achilles tenotomy and a posteriomedial release, one foot had achilles tenotomy and elongation of flexor ...

Recently published data indicate the lateral tibiocalcaneal angle as viewed on radiograph was a better prognostic indicator than the ankle dorsiflexion angle analyzed via physical examination in ...

BIRMINGHAM, England — Ultrasound appeared to provide surgeons with misleading and inaccurate information when assessing Achilles tendon healing after tenotomy during Ponseti treatment for ...

“Coupling the Iowa Brace with our Clubfoot Achilles Tenotomy (CAT) Kit, WishBone now offers a comprehensive solution to address clubfoot deformity,” says Scott Williams, EVP of Marketing ...

Neurogenic clubfoot – this is caused by an underlying neurologic condition such as spina bifida and myelomeningocele. ... Dr. Wijayasinghe explains that the correction also entails minor surgery, in ...

She also went through a minor surgery involving the Achilles tendon called a tenotomy. Every week, she received a new cast, slowly correcting the position of her feet.

YOUR HEALTH: Tenotomy: Healing the Achilles Heel Now, there's a much less invasive procedure that repairs the Achilles tendon right in the doctor’s office. By Donna Parker , Kirk Manson and ...