Triple Hemisection: A Simplified Procedure for Lengthening the Achilles Tendon
1947; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 236; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1056/nejm194701302360502
ISSN1533-4406
AutoresR. NELSON HATT, Timothy A. Lamphier,
Tópico(s)Sports injuries and prevention
ResumoABOUT twenty years ago, a new procedure for lengthening the Achilles tendon was first employed. It is known as triple hemisection. Dr. Michael Hoke, who is believed to have been the first to use this simplified technic, did not publish his results. And yet, according to White,† "lengthening the heel cord is the commonest single operative procedure in the repertoire of most orthopedic surgeons, and the reporting of any simplification of the technique seems justified...."Our purpose in describing this operation is to reemphasize its simplicity. Excellent results have been obtained without the necessity of using the so-called "open tenoplastic . . .
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