In many cases tendons will be lengthened to improve the muscle balance around a joint or tendons will be transferred to give overall better joint function.

This occurs in children with neuromuscular conditions but also applies to a number of other conditions.

Tendon Repair: An incision (cut) is made over the damaged tendon. The damaged ends of the tendon are sewn together and, if necessary, reattached to surrounding tissue.

Most of these procedures involve some sort of splintage after the surgery followed by a period of rehabilitation, normally supervised by a physiotherapist.