Figure 1From: Device for lengthening of a musculotendinous unit by direct continuous traction in the sheepTensioning device with holes for locking screws through the baseplate (A). Through axial rotation on the steel wheel (E) the threaded rod (C) exits the opposite side of the body (B) and thereby elongates the muscle tendon unit, which is fixed to the end of the threaded road by sutures.Back to article page