Stabilizing suspension procedure involving multiple tendon transfers in a patient with multiple sclerosis

Patients afflicted with multiple sclerosis develop weaknesses of the lower extremity resulting in drop foot, making ambulation very difficult. A review of the literature by the authors failed to reveal any cases or manuscripts discussing the podiatric management of patients with this disease. This manuscript offers a review of the disease, common principles regarding tendon transfers, a case report, and unique surgical approach consisting of a stabilizing suspension procedure involving multiple tendon transfers. At 1 year following correction, the patient was pleased with the results and ambulatory status.