Frenuloplasty is the surgical alteration of a
frenulum
A frenulum (or frenum, plural: frenula or frena, from the Latin ''frēnulum'', "little bridle", the diminutive of ''frēnum'') is a small fold of tissue that secures the motion of a mobile organ in the body.
In human anatomy
Frenula on the h ...
when its presence restricts range of motion between interconnected tissues. Two of the common sites for a frenuloplasty are:
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Frenuloplasty of tongue A frenuloplasty of tongue is a frenuloplasty of the frenulum of tongue.
A tight frenulum in this context is sometimes referred to as "tongue-tie" which is also known as ankyloglossia. In this condition the frenulum of the tongue restricts range of ...
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Frenuloplasty of prepuce of penis
A frenuloplasty of prepuce of penis (also known as a release of frenulum) is a frenuloplasty of the frenulum of prepuce of penis.
An abnormally short or sensitive frenulum of the penis can make some types of sexual activity uncomfortable or eve ...
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