title: Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon Transfer and Modified Kidner Technique in Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction.
abstract: The modified Kidner procedure and flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer are common procedures used today when addressing posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. These techniques are often used in conjunction with a combination of osteotomies to correct flatfoot deformity, and have been proved to be reliable and predictable.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Associates of Kalamazoo, 3810 Center Avenue, Portage, MI 49024, USA. Electronic address: Jtmaskil1@gmail.com.
authors.forename: James T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Maskill
authors.affiliation: University of New England, 195 Fore River Parkway Suite 210, Portland, ME 04102, USA.
authors.forename: Gregory C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Pomeroy
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000601:surgery*; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Flatfoot; Flexor digitorum longus tendon; Kidner procedure; Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)