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Tendon Transfer Procedures for Correction of Foot Drop Due to Injury to the Peripheral Nerves or Muscles

Authors :
Henrik Lauer
Johannes Christoph Heinzel
Benedetta Vasselli
Farhad Farzaliyev
Jana Ritter
Jonas Kolbenschlag
Adrien Daigeler
Cosima Prahm
Source :
Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury, Vol 20, Iss 01, Pp e1-e8 (2025)
Publication Year :
2025
Publisher :
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, 2025.

Abstract

Background Foot drop is a challenging condition that significantly impacts the affected patient's mobility and quality of life. Tendon transfer has emerged as a viable treatment option. We hereby present data of the tendon transfer procedures in patients with foot drop in our department. Besides a detailed description of our surgical technique, we also compare our results with those reported in the literature.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17497221
Volume :
20
Issue :
01
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injury
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.47633194a7e1407b813e88d43c19189e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1801322