Tendon Release Procedure

Course Overview

Course Outline

• Introduction to Tendon Release
  • Definition and purpose of a tendon release
  • History of tendon release surgery
• Types of Tendon Release
  • Open tendon release
  • Percutaneous tendon release
  • Arthroscopic tendon release
• Recovery Time and Restrictions
  • Recovery time after tendon release
  • Restrictions after tendon release
  • Use of prescribed orthotics during the recovery process
• Applications of Tendon Release
  • Tendon release in orthopedic surgery
  • Tendon release in sports medicine
• Benefits and Risks of Tendon Release
  • Benefits of tendon release
  • Risks and complications of tendon release

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Tendon Release Procedure​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Define tendon release and its purpose. 
2. Identify the different types of tendon release procedures. 
3. Explain the recovery time and restrictions after tendon release including the importance of orthotics and how they play a pivotal role in functionality long term. 
4. Discuss the applications of tendon release in different medical fields. 
5. Analyze the benefits and the risks of tendon release. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

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