A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon.
When it involves the Achilles tendon, it is called "Achillotenotomy".
[citation needed] It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy.
[3] As an alternative to SLAP lesion labral repair, the tendon of the long head of the bicep can be released.
[4] Achilles tenotomy is commonly used as part of the Ponseti Method of treating clubfoot.