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.
Also Known As:
Heel-Cord Release; Tendon Lengthening; Tendon Release; Heel Cord Release; Heel-Cord Releases; Lengthening, Tendon; Lengthenings, Tendon; Release, Heel-Cord; Release, Tendon; Releases, Heel-Cord; Releases, Tendon; Tendon Lengthenings; Tendon Releases; Tenotomies