ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2020
Split Tibialis Anterior Tendon Transfer to The Peroneus Brevis or Tertius for the Treatment of Varus Foot Deformities in Children with Static Encephalopathy: A retrospective case series.
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- Anatomical variations of peroneus tertius and its clinical implications: case report with systematic literature review.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2023Pooled it
- Long-term clinical and radiological outcomes following surgical treatment for symptomatic pediatric flexible flat feet: a systematic review.Acta orthopaedica · 2022Pooled it
- Assessment and Treatment of Varus Foot Deformity in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Review
- Morphological Variability and Clinical Significance of the Fibularis Tertius Muscle: An Extensive Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Anterior or Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer to the Peroneus Tertius for Equinovarus Deformity.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Article
- Split anterior tibialis tendon transfer to peroneus brevis for spastic equinovarus in children with hemiplegia.Journal of children's orthopaedics · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionThe study purpose was to determine the safety/efficacy of a split anterior tibialis tendon transfer (SPLATT) to the peroneus tertius or brevis in children with static encephalopathy and varus feet.
methodsA retrospective review of short- and long-term complications, change in ankle range of motion, strength, and gait kinematics. Predictors of postoperative varus or valgus were examined.
resultsOne hundred thirty-three patients were included (average age [SD] 10.3 [3.7]), with an average follow-up of 3.9 (3.4) years. Forefoot/hindfoot eversion range of motion improved (P ≤ 0.05), dorsiflexor strength was maintained or improved in 76.9% of patients, and dorsiflexion in swing phase was maintained. Complications occurred in 6 of 133 patients (4.5%) and included 1 transfer failure, 1 wound dehiscence, and four pressure areas from casts. Successful correction was achieved in 77% of patients. Later onset of recurrent varus (14.4%, 10.6% requiring revision surgery) and pes valgus (8.7%, 4.8% requiring revision surgery) occurred. The length of the follow-up predicted the development of the pes valgus (odds ratio 1.28, 95% CI 1.0 to 1.6). DISCUSSION: SPLATT to the peroneus tertius or brevis is effective, and complications are rare. Subsequent valgus or recurrent varus deformities may occur, possibly requiring repeat surgery.
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