AI Article Synopsis
- The transfer of the tibialis posterior tendon to the top of the foot can help regain ankle dorsiflexion in cases of common peroneal injury, anterior compartment muscle loss, or certain neurological conditions.
- The article outlines the indications for this procedure, how to plan it, and provides a detailed step-by-step guide for the surgical technique.
- The citation for this work is: Eisenstein N, Fischer B, Nayagam S. Tibialis Posterior Tendon Transfer for the Management of Foot Drop. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2023;18(1):56-62.
Article Abstract
Unlabelled: The transfer of a normal tibialis posterior through the interosseous membrane to the dorsum of the foot can restore active ankle dorsiflexion where this has been lost from common peroneal injury, anterior compartment muscle loss, or in some neurological conditions. An appraisal of the indications, planning, and a step-by-step description is provided.
How To Cite This Article: Eisenstein N, Fischer B, Nayagam S. Tibialis Posterior Tendon Transfer for the Management of Foot Drop. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2023;18(1):56-62.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10682552 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10080-1583 | DOI Listing |
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