Tendon transfers in cavovarus foot

The use of tendon transfers in the cavovarus foot is a common surgical procedure because of the muscular imbalance present in this pathologic condition. Therefore, deforming forces are transferred to obtain movement and function. General principles must be followed for transfers to work; depending o...

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Published inFoot and ankle clinics Vol. 19; no. 1; p. 49
Main Authors Ortiz, Cristian, Wagner, Emilio
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2014
Subjects
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease - complications
Foot Deformities - etiology
Foot Deformities - surgery
Foot Deformities, Acquired - etiology
Foot Deformities, Acquired - surgery
Humans
Tendon Transfer
Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Cavovarus
Tendon transfers
Foot
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Summary:The use of tendon transfers in the cavovarus foot is a common surgical procedure because of the muscular imbalance present in this pathologic condition. Therefore, deforming forces are transferred to obtain movement and function. General principles must be followed for transfers to work; depending on the muscle deficiency and the function to restore, different tendon transfer options exist. The authors do not recommend tendon transfers for forefoot deformities in this setting. Postoperatively tendon transfers should be protected in a removable boot, but early protected weight bearing and motion is stimulated to obtain a well-functioning transfer and not a tenodesis.
ISSN:1558-1934
DOI:10.1016/j.fcl.2013.10.004