Tenotomy (procedure)

Known as: procedure tenotomies, Tendon transection, Tenotomies 
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… (More)
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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Isolated arthroscopic biceps tenotomy or tenodesis improves symptoms in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
BACKGROUND Lesions of the long head of the biceps tendon are often associated with massive rotator cuff tears and may be… (More)
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2007
Highly Cited
2007
Treatment of idiopathic clubfoot using the Ponseti method: minimum 2-year follow-up.
One hundred and thirty-seven idiopathic clubfeet were treated by the Ponseti technique and followed for at least 2 years. Nine… (More)
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2006
2006
Arthroscopic psoas tenotomy.
Tenotomy may be indicated for psoas tendinitis or painful snapping if conservative treatment remains unsuccessful. Because of… (More)
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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Treatment of the complex idiopathic clubfoot.
Treatment with the Ponseti method corrects congenital idiopathic clubfeet in the majority of patients. However, some feet do not… (More)
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Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Arthroscopic tenotomy of the long head of the biceps in the treatment of rotator cuff tears: clinical and radiographic results of 307 cases.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the objective, subjective, and radiographic results of arthroscopic biceps tenotomy in… (More)
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Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Parecoxib impairs early tendon repair but improves later remodeling.
BACKGROUND Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors inhibit bone repair. HYPOTHESIS Cyclooxygenase inhibitors might also have a negative… (More)
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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Predicting the need for tenotomy in the Ponseti method for correction of clubfeet.
The purpose of this study was to determine how to predict the need for tenotomy at the initiation of the Ponseti treatment. Fifty… (More)
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
The cosmetic appearance of the biceps muscle after long-head tenotomy versus tenodesis.
PURPOSE This study evaluates the cosmetic appearance of the biceps muscle after arthroscopic, intra-articular biceps tenotomy… (More)
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Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Patellar tendinosis (jumper's knee): findings at histopathologic examination, US, and MR imaging. Victorian Institute of Sport Tendon Study Group.
PURPOSE To determine the histopathologic findings of patellar tendinosis ("jumper's knee") demonstrated with ultrasonography (US… (More)
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Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Osteopenia in the immobilized rat hind limb is associated with increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation.
The lack of mechanical function (disuse) caused by paralysis, immobilization or weightlessness, leads to osteopenia. This study… (More)
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