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Favorable change in patient-reported outcomes following peroneus longus to brevis tendon transfer and lateral ankle ligament reconstruction

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: A peroneus longus to brevis tendon transfer is recommended for a severely torn peroneus tendon, but there is little research on the outcome. We conducted a prospective cohort study to examine patient-reported outcomes after this procedure. METHODS: Thirty-two patients underwent a peroneus longus to brevis tendon transfer and lateral ankle ligament reconstruction, 11 had an additional calcaneal osteotomy. The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) and Short Form-36 (SF-36) were assessed preoperatively, six and 12 months after surgery. RESULTS: Preoperative mean FAOS was 51.7 (SD 17.8) compared with 72.7 (SD 21.2) at 12 months, an improvement of 21 (95 % CI 12.7-28.0) (p < 0.0001). SF-36 improved significantly in the three domains involving physical function and bodily pain (p < 0.007). CONCLUSION: Patient-reported outcomes improved significantly through peroneus longus to brevis tendon transfer. This procedure is worth considering for patients with a severely damaged peroneus tendon. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level II: Prospective cohort study.

Source: Foot and Ankle Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2024.09.008

Authors: Anna E. Sprinchorn, Gunilla E. Frykberg, Jón Karlsson, Karl Michaëlsson

Institutions: Uppsala University, Uppsala University Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,900