Endoscopic assisted flexor digitorum longus transfer in flexible flatfoot.
Foot Ankle Surg
; 30(2): 99-102, 2024 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency is the commonest cause of adult flexible flatfoot. Transfer of the flexor digitorum longus (FDL) has been described a therapeutic arsenal in flexible flat feet and posterior tibial tendon disorders. It is often combined with bony procedure (open or percutaneous calcaneal osteotomy).METHODS:
We describe a technique and the steps endoscopic approach of FDL transfer.RESULTS:
The procedure is able to be performed safely and reproducible under perfect viewingCONCLUSION:
In the future with a clinical study investigating, we purpose the results of such surgery in a cohort of patients with flexible flatfoot. Level IV Therapeutic study case serie. No funding was received for this research project.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Calcâneo
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Pé Chato
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Disfunção do Tendão Tibial Posterior
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article