What is a tibialis allograft?

The anterior tibialis tendon is a thick, strong tendon that can be prepared with one doubling of the graft, has a large cross-sectional area, and has been shown to be stronger than semitendinosus, gracilis, patellar tendon, and native anterior cruciate ligament.

What happens after posterior tibial tendon surgery?

You’ll need to use crutches and keep your weight off your leg for a few weeks. Make sure to tell your provider right away if you have a high fever, chills, or if the pain from your ankle or calf is getting worse. About 10 days or so after your surgery, you will probably have your stitches or staples removed.

How long does a tendon transfer take to heal?

When a tendon is transferred and sewn into another position, the tendon transfer will need a period of time to heal, usually about one to two months. A splint or cast may be used, followed by therapy to teach you the new tendon function.

Is tibialis anterior?

The tibialis anterior is one of four muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg. The others include extensor digitorum longus (EDL), extensor hallucis longus (EHL), and fibularis tertius. The deep peroneal nerve innervates all muscles and is perfused by the anterior tibial artery.

Can you walk with a torn posterior tibial tendon?

After the transfer, the toes will still be able to move and most patients will not notice a change in how they walk. Although the transferred tendon can substitute for the posterior tibial tendon, the foot still is not normal. Some people may not be able to run or return to competitive sports after surgery.

Are tendon transfers successful?

No, each tendon transfer can only replace one movement and there are not enough donor muscles to power all the paralysed muscles in the hand. However, successful tendon transfers should improve your hand and arm function.

Which is better allograft or autograft?

Which is better? Both of these are often successful options for a graft delivery procedure. While autografts have a higher success rate, allografts result in a quicker recovery time. Depending on the injury, your doctor will be able to make the right call for the type of graft to use.

Why is tibialis anterior important?

Tibialis anterior dorsiflexes the foot at the talocrural joint and inverts it at the subtalar joint. It plays an important role in the activities of walking, hiking and kicking the ball by stabilizing the ankle joint as the foot hits the floor and pull it clear of the ground as the leg continues moving.

Why is the tibialis important?

The tibialis muscles are integral to proper foot and ankle function. They provide stability to the foot, ankle, and lower limb, reducing injury risk and allowing proper force transfer.

What can I expect after foot tendon surgery?

You will need to wear a cast or a walking boot for 6 to 12 weeks after surgery. At first, it may be set to keep your foot pointed downward as the tendon heals. You may be able to put weight on your affected leg after a few weeks. But it will be several months before you have complete use of your leg and ankle.

Is a tendon transfer a graft?

Introduction. Tendon transfer is the surgical transplantation of a normal muscle–tendon unit (MTU) into a new location to restore function of a nonfunctioning MTU. This may be distinguished from a tendon graft, as in tendon transfer the donor tendon remains connected to its native muscle.