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What is another medical term for achilles tendon lengthening?

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Dr. Vadim Glukh answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

TAL: Tal = tendo-achilles lengthening.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 9/20/2016

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No other term: Achilles tendon lengthening is the procedural term.

Answered 12/29/2013

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