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


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) identifier identifier identifier

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.