Which of the following is a soft tissue procedure used in CP management?

Which of the following is a soft tissue procedure used in CP management?

• A. Tendon release/lengthening
• B. Distal femoral extension osteotomy
• C. Acetabular/femoral osteotomies
• D. Varus derotation osteotomy

Answer: (A)

Soft tissue procedures in CP management target muscles and tendons to reduce contractures and improve joint range, without cutting bone. Tendon release or lengthening directly lengthens a tight tendon or releases a contracted muscle-tendon unit, addressing limitations in movement such as ankle equinus, hamstring tightness, or hip adductor contractures. This helps improve gait and functional range when soft tissue tension limits motion. The other options involve osteotomies, which are bone procedures that cut and realign bone to correct deformities or improve alignment and stability. They are not soft tissue procedures.

Soft tissue procedures in CP management target muscles and tendons to reduce contractures and improve joint range, without cutting bone. Tendon release or lengthening directly lengthens a tight tendon or releases a contracted muscle-tendon unit, addressing limitations in movement such as ankle equinus, hamstring tightness, or hip adductor contractures. This helps improve gait and functional range when soft tissue tension limits motion.

The other options involve osteotomies, which are bone procedures that cut and realign bone to correct deformities or improve alignment and stability. They are not soft tissue procedures.