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Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer and Achilles Tendon Lengthening for Foot Drop
Nathaniel P Mercer1, Bradley A Lezak, Dylan T Lowe
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY.
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
|July 17, 2026
Abstract
Summary:
This review describes a case of chronic post-traumatic foot drop managed with posterior tibial tendon transfer through the interosseous membrane and percutaneous Achilles tendon lengthening. Key technical considerations and postoperative rehabilitation principles are highlighted. This approach provides a durable solution for restoring ankle dorsiflexion and improving ambulation in patients with irreversible peroneal nerve injury.
