Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer and Achilles Tendon Lengthening for Foot Drop
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.
Authors
- Dylan T. Lowe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5611-8601)
- Bradley A. Lezak
- Kenneth A. Egol
- Nathaniel P. Mercer
Institutions
- New York University Langone Orthopedic Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
- Published
- 2026-07-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/bot.0000000000003193
- Primary Topic
- Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00