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A surgical procedure that lengthens the achilles tendon may help improve the ability to walk and improve balance in people affected with cerebral palsy. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Cerebral Palsy
99
90%
Overall, 90% (99 Members) find Heel Cord Lengthening helpful
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Heel Cord Lengthening Reviews

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I am able to walk with a slight limp. Most people aren't even aware I have cp.
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i had surgery at the age of 5 i am now 24 and no problems since then
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I had this surgery when I was 9 and it was very successful!
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have had it twice worked great for one side and not to sure on the other
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Of course it worked every time for about 2 months
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The treatment was done when I was very young it did work very well at that time and im sure i still derive bennifits from it.
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yes able to stand in the stander.
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It seems to be working
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Im assuming this means tendon lengthening, i believe it was vital for me to have this on 3 occaisions.
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Had surgery when I was 9 on my right leg. My CP is not very noticeable to people due to this surgery.
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