During contracture release surgery, the tendon of a contractured muscle is cut, the joint is repositioned to a more normal angle, and a cast is applied.
During contracture release surgery, the tendon of a contractured muscle is cut, the joint repositioned to a more normal angle, and a cast is applied.
In this operation, the tendon of the contractured muscle is cut, and the limb is braced in its normal resting position while the tendon regrows.