Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for Tendo-achillis Release in Clubfoot – Technical Note

Authors: Sandeep Patwardhan[1], Ashok Shyam[1,2], Parag Sancheti[1]

[1] Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, 16, Shivaji nagar, Pune, India

[2]Indian Orthopaedic Research Group, Thane, India.

Address of Correspondence:
Dr. Ashok Shyam, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, 16, Shivaji nagar, Pune, India.
Email – drashokshyam@yahoo.co.uk

Article Received : 2012-01-05,

Article Accepted : 2012-01-10

Tendo-achillis tenotomy is required as last stage of ponseti method of treatment of Congenital Talipes Equino Varus (CTEV). This technical note describes a simple method of doing a percutaneous tenotomy of tendo-achillis using a wide bore needle. This is a simple method and easy to learn and gives predictable results.

Keywords: Congenital Talipes Equino Varus, Clubfoot, percutaneous needle tenotomy, tendo-achillis

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How to Cite This Article: Patwardhan S, Shyam AK, Sancheti P. Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for Tendo-achillis Release in Clubfoot – Technical Note. Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 2012 February, 2(02): 35-36.

Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy for Tendo-achillis Release in Clubfoot – Technical Note

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