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Op report, ortho- preop dx s/l COTTO right fourth - stumped


Posted: Jul 22, 2010

for release of the flexor profundis, fourth digit, right foot.  Thanks for any help!

How about... - Oracle

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claw toe? It means it's kinda curled into a claw shape, and they would release the tendon to be able to straighten it back out to normal position. And it's profundUs.

That's it!!! Thanks a million! - stumped

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