A modification of the Ellis Jones procedure for chronic peroneal subluxation.
The authors present a modification of the classic Ellis Jones procedure. The modification primarily involves the technique used for tenodesis of the transferred slip of Achilles tendon to the fibula. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed, as well as the results of 31 cases.
Thomas
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Department of Podiatric Surgery, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Vallejo, California.
Sheridan
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Graviet
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D000125:Achilles Tendon / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005360:Fibula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods*