Flexor to Extensor Tendon Transfer and Weil Osteotomy to Treat Grade IV Plantar Plate Tears

Conclusions: The GTP technique associated with the Weil osteotomy is a reliable option for treating grade IV PP tears. The limitations of our study were the small number of patients analyzed, the absence of a control group, and the minimum follow-up period of 12 months. Level of Evidence: Diagnostic Level 4. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Techniques Source Type: research