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      Mini-open technique for the achilles tenotomy in correction of idiopathic clubfoot: a report of 25 cases.

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          Achilles tenotomy is performed for the residual equinus deformity in the Ponseti method of clubfoot treatment. In the present article, we describe a mini-open Achilles tenotomy technique to prevent complications that could occur during tenotomy. This technique was performed on 15 patients (25 feet) during a 3-year period in our clinic on patients whose equinus deformities could not have been corrected by manipulations. Clear improvement (mean angle, 30 degrees ) was observed in equinus in our patients, and we have not seen any complication in this method. We conclude that direct visualizing of the tendon with mini-open incision may reduce the risk of neurovascular injury, especially for surgeons who are not experienced.

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          Journal
          J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
          Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
          8750-7315
          1930-8264
          September 30 2008
          : 98
          : 5
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, School of Medicine, Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey. alidogan67@hotmail.com
          Article
          98/5/414
          18820046
          ce705b00-55e1-41ac-b83a-a2e4a5e15642
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