Anatomy of the Distal End of Flexor Digitorum Longus Tendon and Percutaneous Release Technique: A Cadaveric Study

Background: The transfer of flexor-to-extensor is widely used to correct lesser toe deformity and joint instability. The flexor digitorum longus tendon (FDLT) is percutaneously transected at the distal end and then routed dorsally to the proximal phalanx. The transected tendon must have enough mobil...

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Main Authors: Baofu Wei MD, Ruoyu Yao MD, Annunziato Amendola MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-11-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419884274