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March 31, 2004
Heel Cord Surgery Video Available
MDA has produced a 39-minute video titled “Standing and Walking
Are Gifts: A Guide to Heel Cord Tenotomy."
This in-depth but easy-to-follow video provides an overview of the
surgical procedure often recommended for prolonging walking in boys
affected by Duchenne
muscular dystrophy (DMD). It takes parents through every step, from
initial considerations of the advisability of the surgery to post-operative
concerns such as the procedure for fitting braces.
If you’re registered with MDA, you can obtain a viewing copy
by contacting your local MDA office.
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