Biomechanical Comparison of Achilles Tenotomy and Achilloplasty Techniques in Young Rats An Experimental Study

Doğan, Ali; Korkmaz, MAHMUT; Cengiz, Nurettin; Kalender, A.; Gökalp, M.

doi:10.7547/0980216

Biomechanical Comparison of Achilles Tenotomy and Achilloplasty Techniques in Young Rats An Experimental Study

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Doğan A., Korkmaz M., Cengiz N., Kalender A. M., Gökalp M. A.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, vol.99, no.3, pp.216-222, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 99 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2009
Doi Number: 10.7547/0980216
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.216-222
Kayseri University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Tendo Achillis lengthening is performed by means of Z-plasty in the classic treatment of clubfoot. In the Ponseti method for treating clubfoot, Achilles tenotomy is performed percutaneously for residual equine deformity. A randomized study was designed to compare tendon healing after tenotomy versus Z-plasty.