title: Technical tips: reconstruction of deep and superficial deltoid ligaments by peroneus longus tendon in stage 4 posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
abstract: The deltoid ligament is composed of the superficial and deep layers. Disruption of the deltoid ligament can occur in rotational ankle fracture, chronic ankle instability, or stage 4 posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Correcting valgus tilt at the time of flatfoot reconstruction in case of stage 4 posterior tibial tendon dysfunction may prevent future collapse and the need for ankle arthrodesis or possibly ankle arthroplasty. We describe a technique of reconstruction of both the superficial and deep deltoid ligaments by peroneus longus tendon.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, 9 Po Kin Road, Sheung Shui, NT, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Electronic address: luithderek@yahoo.co.uk.
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Lui
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000601:surgery*; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Deltoid ligament; Peroneus longus; Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction; Reconstruction