Lengthening of the Achilles tendon in cerebral palsy with specific reference to the suture line. A long-term follow-up study.
This is a follow-up study on two series of patients who had their Achilles tendons lengthened. Metal markers were inserted and it was found that the distance between them increased for up to 6 months after surgery.
Gräbe
R P
RP
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pretoria.
D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000601:surgery*; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D013997:Time Factors