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Flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer

W Burleigh1, G S Gold, R M Jex

  • 1Doxey-Hatch Medical Center/Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT 84148.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|May 1, 1993
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This study evaluated the flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer procedure for correcting foot muscle imbalance. Results from 110 patients indicate its effectiveness in alleviating symptoms and addressing deformities like hammer toes.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Foot and Ankle Reconstruction
  • Musculoskeletal Biomechanics

Background:

  • Muscle imbalance between extrinsic and intrinsic foot muscles can lead to deformities.
  • Flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer is a surgical option to address these imbalances.
  • Understanding the etiology of conditions like hammer toes is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively evaluate the outcomes of flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer.
  • To assess the efficacy of this procedure in alleviating symptoms and correcting foot deformities.
  • To discuss a novel theory on the cause of hammer toes and establish criteria for surgical indication.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 110 flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer procedures.

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  • Data collection through written surveys and physical examinations of patients.
  • Literature review to support the discussion and theoretical framework.

    • Main Results:

    • The study analyzed 110 procedures with an average follow-up of 65.7 months.
    • The flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer was evaluated for its ability to alleviate symptoms.
    • The procedure was assessed for its role in addressing extrinsic and intrinsic muscle imbalance.

    Conclusions:

    • The flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer is a viable surgical option for specific foot conditions.
    • The study contributes to understanding the etiology of hammer toes and provides criteria for procedure use.
    • Further research may refine indications and techniques for tendon transfer surgery.