[Tendon transfer in pediatric foot deformities]

Tendon transfer surgery plays a central role in the treatment of pediatric foot deformities. Tendon transfers are essential for balancing in neurogenic deformities but also important for the treatment of congenital or idiopathic deformities. Furthermore tendon transfer represents an important management tool for revision surgery of failed treatment in foot deformities. Complications and pit-falls which can potentially lead to failure may occur during the indications and planning of the transfer as well as during the surgery. The identification and analysis of possible pitfalls and complications as well as their management is the central issue of this article. Knowledge about possible problems and their management are essential for successful treatment of pediatric foot deformities.