Tendon disorders are common disorders in the foot and ankle. The disease pathology may range from inflammatory and degenerative to traumatic or even neurological in nature. 2. A thorough history and examination is important to identify the nature of the insult, determine the degree of injury, and establish the extent of disruption to patients’ function and lifestyle. 3. Various pathologies and management of peroneal tendon disorders are illustrated in this chapter coupled with preferred surgical techniques and steps. 4. Approach to tendon transfers in the foot and ankle is described together with illustrated techniques. 5. Tips and potential complications of tendon transfers in the foot and ankle are described.
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Hong, C. C., Lee, W. T., & Tan, K. J. (2016). Tendon disorders of foot and ankle. In Foot and Ankle Disorders: An Illustrated Reference (pp. 467–494). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54493-4_14
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