Tenodesis in Flail Foot: A New Surgical Technique.

Abstract

Flail foot is a condition characterized by a significant weakness in ankle dorsiflexion, resulting in limited or no active mobility in the ankle. To address this issue, we described a novel approach called tenodesis, which has been developed for ankle joint stabilization. This technique utilizes the patient's tendons to minimize potential complications. The primary focus of this method is to preserve ankle passive dorsiflexion, thereby maintaining the foot in a neutral position, helping prevent foot drop, reducing the risk of neuropathic ulcers, and keeping joint proprioception. Furthermore, maintaining passive ankle dorsiflexion is particularly important in societies where activities such as squatting are integral to daily life. The study aims to introduce a new surgical technique for flail foot.