Determination of the Effective Site for Percutaneous Achilles Tenotomy in Ponseti Management of African Idiopathic Clubfoot

CONCLUSIONS: Safe and complete percutaneous tenotomy would most likely be achieved when performed 1.8 cm from the calcaneal insertion, where the corresponding average AT thickness of 2 mm would be a guide to determine the insertion depth of the tenotomy blade.PMID:35294152 | DOI:10.7547/20-109

Source: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association - March 16, 2022 Category: Podiatry Authors: Olalekan A Anipole Lawrence M Oginni Oluwagbemiga O Ayoola Olayinka O Adegbehingbe Oluwadare Esan Joseph O Mejabi Source Type: research