Background Achilles tenotomy (AT) forms an important aspect of Ponseti's casting method
and is performed in 80–90% of idiopathic clubfoot cases to correct residual hindfoot …

The equinus deformity causes changes in the foot contact and may affect more proximal
anatomical regions, such as the knee, hip and trunk, potentially leading to gait disorders …

Aims Our aim was to describe the mid-term appearances of the repair process of the Achilles
tendon after tenotomy in children with a clubfoot treated using the Ponseti method. Patients …

Background: The Ponseti method has become established treatment of choice in the
management of clubfoot ie congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV). Tenotomy of Tendo …

Objetivos: o pé torto congênito idiopático (PTC) é uma deformidade complexa que acomete
mundialmente mais de 100.000 crianças por ano. O tratamento deve ser iniciado de forma …

Ultrasound (US) can guide and confirm percutaneous release of the achilles tendon in the
clubfoot. However, this technique may not always be available; therefore, surgeons' reported …

Background: Talipesequinovarus is a congenital ankle/foot malformation that commonly
affects newborns. In its treatment using the Ponseti method, an Achilles tenotomy is …

Achilles tenotomy is a crucial aspect in the non-operative management of clubfoot as per
Ponseti's casting protocol. Achilles tenotomy is routinely carried out percutaneously in a …

Background: Tenotomy for residual equinus is commonly required in the management of
idiopathic club. The need to reduce complication and cost has pushed the advancement …

Introduction: During the COVID-19 surge, due to a lack of operating room availability, we
performed Achilles tendon tenotomy in clubfoot patients using a 16/18 gauge needle to …