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. 2011 Jul 18;2(7):57–66. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v2.i7.

Table 5.

Percutaneous ultrasound-guided tenotomy: indications and contraindications

Indications Contraindications
Chronic tendinosis refractory to conservative therapy Infection on overlying site
Common extensor tendinosis
Achilles tendinopathy
Patellar tendinopathy
Iliotibialis tendinopathy
Trigger finger
Symptomatic tendon release Tumor on overlying site
Developmental dysplasia of the hip
Spastic cerebral palsy
Deformities of the foot
Rash on overlying site (relative)