Flexor digitorum longus tendon exposure for flatfoot reconstruction: A comparison of two methods in a cadaveric model.

Authors :: Oddy MJ
Flowers MJ
Davies MB
Source :: Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons [Foot Ankle Surg] 2010 Jun; Vol. 16 (2), pp. 87-90. Date of Electronic Publication: 2009 Aug 18.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Background: A novel method for harvesting the flexor digitorum longus (FDL) tendon has been described via a plantar approach based on a surface coordinate. The aim of this investigation is to provide a comparison with the traditional medial midfoot dissection for tendon harvest.<br />Methods: The FDL tendon was exposed in 10 cadaveric feet via a limited plantar approach and also medially as far as could be accessed via the knot of Henry. The FDL was marked with a metal clip in each approach. The lengths of the skin incisions were recorded and the distance between the two markers was measured.<br />Results: The mean additional length of tendon accessed via the plantar approach was 22.9 mm with a mean reduction in skin incision length of 15.6 mm.<br />Conclusion: Using the plantar exposure, a longer length of tendon can be obtained through a smaller skin incision which has been quantified here.<br /> (Copyright 2009 European Foot and Ankle Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Adult
Aged, 80 and over
Cadaver
Female
Humans
Male
Flatfoot surgery
Plastic Surgery Procedures methods
Tendon Transfer methods
Tendons surgery

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1460-9584
Volume :: 16
Issue :: 2
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Foot and ankle surgery : official journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 20483141
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2009.06.003

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