Comparison of Large-Gauge Needle, Corneal Knife, and No. 11 Blade for Percutaneous Achillotomy An Experimental Study

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Alpay Y., Yildirim T., Akbulut D., Cukurlu M., ÖZKOÇER S. E., ELMAS Ç.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, vol.111, no.2, 2021 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 111 Issue: 2
• Publication Date: 2021
• Doi Number: 10.7547/19-121
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
• Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: In the Ponseti technique, the residual equinus deformity is corrected with percutaneous tenotomy. This experimental study aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of a large-gauge needle, a corneal knife, and a No. 11 blade in percutaneous achillotomy performed in rats.