Cobb repair for tibialis posterior tendon rupture.
The tibialis posterior is the main dynamic stabilizer of the hindfoot against a valgus deformity. Its rupture results in hindfoot valgus with a considerable biomechanical disturbance and functional loss in the affected foot. A new method of reconstruction of this tendon is described which involves the use of half the tendon of tibialis anterior.
Helal
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Royal London Hospital.
D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods*; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000601:surgery*