Tendoscopy-Assisted Flexor Digitorum Longus Transfer and Spring Ligament Synthetic Suture Tape Reconstruction for Flexible Progressing Collapsing Foot Deformity.

ABSTRACT: Progressive collapsing foot deformity is a complex deformity that is predisposed to by weakening and elongation of the spring ligament, resulting in peritalar subluxation. A medializing calcaneal osteotomy and flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer are standard surgical procedures for a symptomatic flexible deformity that is recalcitrant to nonoperative treatment. Endoscopic-assisted flexor digitorum longus transfer and a minimally invasive medializing calcaneal osteotomy, allow a fully minimally invasive approach to address flat foot reconstruction. Concerns remain regarding low correction potential, lack of medial longitudinal arch reconstitution, and a lack of improvement of forefoot abduction without surgically addressing the attenuated spring ligament. Spring ligament augmentation wi

SUBMITTER: Chlebinskas D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541770 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature