If needed
Understand where tenotomy may fit in treatment and prepare questions for your child's clinical team.
How this stage fits
Start with the treatment explanation already in Happy Feet, then use the practical guidance below to prepare for your child's care.
After the main parts of the deformity have been corrected, many babies still have tightness at the back of the ankle. A small Achilles tenotomy may be recommended to complete this part of the correction. How and where the procedure is performed can vary by age, clinician and local practice.
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Most of the correction happens through casting. If tightness remains at the back of the ankle, the treating team may recommend an Achilles tenotomy to complete the correction. The clinician decides whether it is needed for your child.
After a tenotomy, another cast is usually used for a period while the tendon heals and the correction is maintained. The exact duration depends on the treating team's protocol.
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Conditional treatment step · If needed
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The treatment overview describes bracing and maintenance as the next major part of the treatment journey after correction.
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