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.

DUI

D058971 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0545560

Předchozí užití

specific muscles/surgery (1968-2010); Tendons/surgery (1965-2010)

Historická pozn.

2011

Veřejná pozn.

2011