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tendon transfer for foot drop - operative indications
tendon transfer for foot drop - operative considerations

Tendon transfer for foot drop-Finding Tibialis posterior

Tendon transfer for foot drop-Confirm Tibialis posterior

Tendon transfer for foot drop-Tibialis anterior identified

Tendon transfer for foot drop-Tendon delivered
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Tendon transfer for foot drop - identify midfoot bone

Tendon transfer for foot drop - identify midfoot bone
The long extensor tendons retracted(1) to allow access to the dorsal midfoot, in the approximate midline.
Subperiosteal dissection to identify a midfoot bone of appropriate size into which a suture anchor(see bio-corkscrewkit) or Bio-tenodesis screw (see Bio-tenodesiskit) is placed(2).