A new method of functional tendon transfer for the dysfunction of extensor hallucis longus.
A surgical technique of functional tendon transfer for the treatment of extensor hallucis longus (EHL) rupture is described. By using the extensor digitorum longus tendon of the second toe, the patient regains active dorsiflexion of the big toe and the deformity of the toe is corrected.
Leung
Y F
YF
Orthopaedics and Trauma department, Yan Chai Hospital, Tsuen Wan, NT, Hong Kong, China. lyf888@ctimail3.com
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Shirley P S
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Chung
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OM
D006801:Humans; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes