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Endoscopic assisted flexor digitorum longus transfer in flexible flatfoot
Marc Elkaim1, Marine Ankri2, Jean-Charles Giunta3
1Clinique Drouot Sport et Arthrose, 75009 Paris, France.
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 viewing CONCLUSION: 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.
