DEFINITIONS & PROCEDURES

Tendon Transfers

A tendon transfer involves release of one end of a tendon from bone or soft tissue and its reattachment to another bone or tendon.

A tendon transfer is used when a muscle or group of muscles are weak, torn or paralyzed. The transfer can correct: a flat foot, high arch, clawed toes, a drop foot or a weak heel cord ( Achilles Tendon).

An example of a common tendon transfer is the "Tibialis Posterior Tendon to the Tibialis Anterior Tendon. This transfer is used to correct a "drop foot" resulting from nerve injury.