Split Transfer of Tibialis Posterior for Dynamic Equinovarus Deformity in Children with Cerebral Palsy
Volume 9 | Issue 2 | May-August 2023 | Page: 06-09 | Ravi Chandra Vattipalli, Manoranjan Bandela
DOI- https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i02.164
Submitted: 14/12/2022; Reviewed: 12/02/2023; Accepted: 15/05/2023; Published: 10/08/2023
Authors: Ravi Chandra Vattipalli DNB Ortho, Manoranjan Bandela MS Ortho
[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Ravichandra Vattipalli,
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospitals, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
E-mail: vatravi@hotmail.com
Abstract
Children with cerebral palsy often have foot deformities, equinovarus being one of the most common deformities. Several procedures have been advocated, centered around rerouting the tibialis posterior tendon. Whole transfer of the tendon is associated with poor results. The current study aims to establish the efficacy of split tendon transfer of the posterior tibial tendon rerouted through the interosseous membrane and anchored to the lateral cuneiform. Surgical results were analyzed using an indigenously developed score, considering the cultural need for bare foot walking.
Keywords- Split tendon transfer of tibialis posterior, Equinovarus deformity, Cerebral palsy
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| How to Cite this Article: Vattipalli R, Bandela M | Split Transfer of Tibialis Posterior for Dynamic Equinovarus Deformity in Children with Cerebral Palsy | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | May-August 2023; 9(2): 06-09 | https://doi.org/10.13107/ijpo.2023.v09.i02.164 |
