title: Fractional lengthening of the flexor tendons in clubfoot surgery.
abstract: Massive scarring of the Z-lengthened flexor digitorum and flexor hallucis longus is a constant finding in clubfoot surgery. A method of fractional lengthening of the tendons is described. This method has been proven effective in preventing this complication.
authors.affiliation: Children's Orthopedic and Arthritis Institute, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Atar
authors.forename: W B
authors.initials: WB
authors.lastname: Lehman
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Grant
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Strongwater
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*