Transfer of the Posterior Tibial Tendon for Chronic Peroneal Nerve Palsy. Issue 7 (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wakefield, Connor J.; Hamid, Kamran S.; Lee, Simon; Lin, Johnny; Holmes, George B.; Bohl, Daniel D.
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 9:Issue 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.20.00208
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : The common peroneal nerve (CPN) is one of the most frequently injured nerves of the lower extremity. One-third of patients who develop CPN palsy proceed to chronic impairment without signs of recovery. Ankle-foot orthoses can provide improvement with respect to gait dysfunction and are useful as a nonsurgical treatment option. Severe cases of CPN palsy demonstrating no signs of recovery may require operative intervention with tendon transfer.