Understanding Tenotomy: Types, Procedures, and Recovery Time
Tenotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting or releasing the tendons that connect muscles to bones. The goal of the procedure is to relieve pain and improve mobility in the affected joint or limb.
There are different types of tenotomy procedures, depending on the specific condition being treated. Some common types of tenotomy include:
1. Tendon lengthening: This procedure involves cutting the tendon and removing a portion of it to lengthen the tendon and improve joint mobility.
2. Tendon transfer: This procedure involves moving a tendon from one location to another to restore function and stability to the affected joint or limb.
3. Tendon repair: This procedure involves repairing a damaged or torn tendon to restore its function and prevent further injury.
Tenotomy is typically performed under general anesthesia, and the recovery time can vary depending on the specific procedure and the individual's overall health. Physical therapy is often necessary after the procedure to help regain strength and mobility in the affected joint or limb.
Some common conditions that may be treated with tenotomy include:
1. Achilles tendonitis: This condition involves inflammation of the Achilles tendon, which connects the calf muscle to the heel bone. Tenotomy may be performed to lengthen the tendon and improve ankle mobility.
2. Dupuytren's contracture: This condition involves thickening of the tissue under the skin on the palmar surface of the hand, which can cause the fingers to become bent inward. Tenotomy may be performed to release the affected tendons and improve finger mobility.
3. Plantar fasciitis: This condition involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot. Tenotomy may be performed to lengthen the plantar fascia and improve foot mobility.
4. Rotator cuff tears: This condition involves tears in one or more of the tendons that connect the shoulder muscles to the shoulder blade. Tenotomy may be performed to repair the torn tendon and restore shoulder function.
5. Carpal tunnel syndrome: This condition involves compression of the median nerve, which runs down the arm and into the hand through a narrow passageway in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. Tenotomy may be performed to release the compressed nerve and relieve symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and fingers.
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