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Anatomic Spring Ligament and Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction: New Concept of Double Bundle PTT and a Novel Technique for Spring Ligament

Authors :
Alireza Mousavian
Jakrapong Orapin
Apisan Chinanuvathana
Lew C. Schon
Source :
The Archives of Bone & Joint Surgery, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 201-205 (2017)
Publication Year :
2017
Publisher :
Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery Co., 2017.

Abstract

A new technique in spring ligament reconstruction using medial half of posterior tibial tendon is demonstrated as a means of supporting the arch. In addition a new concept of double bundle PTT reconstruction based on anatomical attachments of original PTT is presented with the goal of obtaining the full function of PTT.

Details

Language :
English
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
The Archives of Bone & Joint Surgery, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 201-205 (2017)
Accession number :
edsair.pmid.dedup....19df0692331ceff52c2966be1c97c5c3