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PRONUNCIATION OF TENOTOMY

tenotomy  [təˈnɒtəmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TENOTOMY

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Tenotomy is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TENOTOMY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Tenotomy

A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon. It and related procedures are also referred to as tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release. When it involves the Achilles tendon, it is called a "Achillotenotomy". It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy. It has also been used for hammer toe. Achilles tenotomy is commonly used as part of the Ponseti Method of treatment of clubfoot...

Definition of tenotomy in the English dictionary

The definition of tenotomy in the dictionary is surgical division of a tendon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TENOTOMY


amniotomy
ˌæmnɪˈɒtəmɪ
craniotomy
ˌkreɪnɪˈɒtəmɪ
dichotomy
daɪˈkɒtəmɪ
episiotomy
əˌpiːzɪˈɒtəmɪ
iridotomy
ˌɪrɪˈdɒtəmɪ
keratotomy
ˌkɛrəˈtɒtəmɪ
laparotomy
ˌlæpəˈrɒtəmɪ
lithotomy
lɪˈθɒtəmɪ
lobotomy
ləʊˈbɒtəmɪ
myringotomy
ˌmɪrɪŋˈɡɒtəmɪ
neurotomy
njʊˈrɒtəmɪ
osteotomy
ˌɒstɪˈɒtəmɪ
phlebotomy
flɪˈbɒtəmɪ
pogonotomy
ˌpəʊɡəˈnɒtəmɪ
rhizotomy
raɪˈzɒtəmɪ
stereotomy
ˌstɛrɪˈɒtəmɪ
thoracotomy
ˌθɔːrəˈkɒtəmɪ
tracheotomy
ˌtrækɪˈɒtəmɪ
trichotomy
traɪˈkɒtəmɪ
vagotomy
væˈɡɒtəmɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TENOTOMY

tenon
tenon saw
tenoner
tenor
tenor clef
tenor trombone
tenorist
tenorite
tenorless
tenoroon
tenorrhaphies
tenorrhaphy
tenosynovitis
tenotomies
tenotomist
tenovaginitis
tenpence
tenpenny
tenpin
tenpin bowling

WORDS THAT END LIKE TENOTOMY

anatomy
arteriotomy
cephalotomy
cordotomy
costotomy
cystotomy
enterotomy
gastrotomy
herniotomy
hysterotomy
leucotomy
microtomy
oncotomy
ovariotomy
rachiotomy
radial keratotomy
scotomy
symphyseotomy
symphysiotomy
syringotomy
varicotomy

Synonyms and antonyms of tenotomy in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «tenotomy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TENOTOMY

Find out the translation of tenotomy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tenotomy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tenotomy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

跟腱切断术
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

tenotomía
570 millions of speakers

English

tenotomy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

tenotomy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بضع الوتر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

тенотомия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tenotomia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

tenotomy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ténotomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tenotomi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Tenotomie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

腱切除
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

건 절단술
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tenotomi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tenotomy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

tenotomy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेओटॉमी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tenotominin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tenotomia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

tenotomię
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

тенотомія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tenotomia
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

τενοτομή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tenotomie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tenotomy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tenotomy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tenotomy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TENOTOMY»

The term «tenotomy» is normally little used and occupies the 117.254 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TENOTOMY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tenotomy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TENOTOMY»

Discover the use of tenotomy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tenotomy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Disorders of the Shoulder: Diagnosis & Management
Wolf and coauthors compared the strength of simple tenotomy versus tenodesis with interference screw fixation in a cadaver model."6 The biceps tendon was loaded in a cyclic manner with 50 N and observed for migration of the tendon ...
Joseph P. Iannotti, Gerald R. Williams, 2007
2
Advantages of Systematic Exercise Over Tenotomy in the ...
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Arthur Brigham Norton, 2010
3
Pediatrics
FIGURE 17-12 Intraoperative tenotomy and casting is often performed in children who have severe deformity or who have been difficult to cast. In these cases, a complete tenotomy can be ensured and maximal dorsiflexion obtained. A. After ...
Vernon T. Tolo, David L. Skaggs, 2008
4
Curbside Consultation of the Shoulder: 49 Clinical Questions
If these examination findings suggest proximal biceps tendon pathology, we will perform a biceps tenotomy or tenodesis. Attempts at stabilizing the biceps tendon have resulted in a secondary rupture of the tendon in at least 25% of the cases ...
Gregory Nicholson, Matthew Provencher, 2008
5
The Achilles Tendon: Treatment and Rehabilitation
Background While not an open technique, percutaneous longitudinal tenotomy bears mentioning in the operative management of noninsertional Achilles tendinopathy. Like nitroglycerine and extracorporeal shockwave therapy, percutaneous ...
James A. Nunley, 2008
6
Clubfoot: Ponseti Management
Indication for tenotomy Tenotomy is indicated to correct equinus when cavus, adductus, and varus are fully corrected but ankle dorsiflexion remains less than 10 degrees above neutral. Make certain that abduction is adequate for performing ...
Lynn Staheli, 2009
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Complications in Knee and Shoulder Surgery: Management and ...
Biceps tenotomy has the advantages of being technically easy to perform with clinical relief of pain.32,34 Some authors have reported no difference in residual pain,32 cosmesis,35 or strength36 between patients with tenodesis and tenotomy.
Robert J. Meislin, Jeffrey Halbrecht, 2009
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Sports Medicine of Baseball
loads reproducing gentle range of motion in the tenotomy group resulted in 40% of specimens failing (distal migration through the groove) after 35 cycles with ultimate load to failure averaging 110 N. The tenodesis group showed stability in  ...
Joshua M. Dines, David W. Altchek, James Andrews, 2012
9
Strabismus Surgery and its Complications
A superior oblique tenotomy or tenectomy may be performed on the tendon either nasal or temporal to the superior rectus muscle. During isolation of the tendon, the surgeon should minimize disturbance of the fascial tissues surrounding the ...
David K. Coats, Scott E. Olitsky, 2007
10
The Parents' Guide to Clubfoot
Lengthening. the. Achilles. Tendon. (Percutaneous. Achilles. Tenotomy). The Achilles tendon is located in the back of the heel. This tendon is not as flexible as the ligaments and muscles that the doctor stretches during serial casting. When the ...
Betsy Miller, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TENOTOMY»

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Hucknall family speak out about son's battle with club foot
After the eight weeks was up, William had to go back into hospital for a tenotomy – the surgical cutting of the tendons. The feet were then re-plastered for three ... «Nottingham Post, Jun 15»
2
Health Sense: Shoulder surgery done too much, UW doctor says
... tenodesis (the biceps tendon is cut and reattached in a different place) and tenotomy (the tendon is fully detached from the joint; NFL quarterback Brett Favre ... «Madison.com, Mar 15»
3
Dr. Jonathan Hersch set to serve tenth year as medical director of …
At the hospital, he is using a minimally invasive tendon repair procedure called percutaneous tenotomy which relieves tennis and golfer's elbow in as little as 15 ... «The Pineapple Newspaper, Feb 15»
4
15-minute surgery helps relieve elbow pain
He was a candidate for a new, fast, minimally-invasive procedure called Percutaneous Tenotomy. "We make a small nick in the skin. No sutures when we're ... «WPTV.com, Dec 14»
5
New Medical Practice Offers Cutting-Edge and Holistic Pain …
... (EMG) and nerve conduction studies, and treatments such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, stem cell injections, and percutaneous tenotomy. He also ... «PR Web, Nov 14»
6
Biceps tendon tears can occur near the shoulder or elbow
This is called a tenotomy which means to cut a tendon. This comes with the advantage of minimal recovery time and no after surgery. Just like a rupture the ... «Ravalli Republic, May 14»
7
New ultrasound treatment for tennis elbow
Administrator Elaine Chew (right, with Dr Joyce Koh) went through the Singapore General Hospital's new percutaneous ultrasonic tenotomy procedure for ... «The Borneo Post, May 14»
8
Back from injury, Chris Young hopes to be part of the Nationals
... thinned in one area in a procedure called pectoralis minor tenotomy. He said he feels immensely better and is excited to provide the starting rotation insurance ... «Washington Post, Mar 14»
9
Danny Hughes can call it a day having made telling contribution
Hughes began to have injury problems in 2011 – a Gilmore's Groin condition required cuts to his adductors on either side (an Adductor Tenotomy) to help ... «Belfast Telegraph, Mar 14»
10
Watch Reina walk: 4-year-old Honduran makes 'dramatic' gains from …
She underwent an Achilles tenotomy to lengthen her tendons, which had become stiff and inflexible, complicating her walk and affecting her gait. After several ... «The Grand Rapids Press - MLive.com, Jan 14»

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