Fractional lengthening of the flexor tendons in clubfoot surgery.

Clin Orthop Relat Res

Children's Orthopedic and Arthritis Institute, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York.

Published: March 1991

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.

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