title: Longitudinal tendon splitting: a simple technique.
abstract: Orthopaedic surgeons are frequently confronted with the problem of joint contractures and the need for tendon lengthening. We describe a simple reproducible technique for longitudinal splitting of a tendon. We use this method for Z-lengthenings and split tendon transfers and recommend its use to other surgeons.
authors.affiliation: Medical Corps, United States Air Force, Chicago, Illinois.
authors.forename: E B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Lindell
authors.forename: N C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Carroll
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003025:Clubfoot / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery*