Procedure Explorer
Foot and ankle
Tendon Transfer
- Problem being treated
- Muscle imbalance from tendon failure or nerve injury.
- Relevant anatomy
- Varies (FDL, peroneus longus, tibialis posterior).
- Surgical concept
- Reroute a functioning tendon to replace a failed one.
- Indications
- Foot drop
- PTTD
- Cavovarus deformity
- Common alternatives
- Bracing
- Recovery concept
- Immobilization while the transfer heals, then retraining.
- Risks
- Weakness
- Transfer failure
- Evidence
- Limited Evidence
Established techniques supported by case series.
- Technology involved
- Interference screwsSuture anchors
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