Foot drop peroneal nerve palsy
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient with a drop foot due to a traumatic peripheral nerve injury treated with a posterior tibial tendon transfer.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • No informed consent • Central neurological disorders (e.g. cerebrovascular events, leprosy) • Previous surgery such as ankle arthrodeses or other operations or disabilities influencing ankle function. • History of a malignancy in the affected limb • History of muscle dystrophy or metabolic disease • History of rheumatoid arthritis • Insufficient Dutch language skills.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The need for AFO after surgery compared to before surgery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Active dorsiflexion of the ankle after tendon transfer surgery compared to before surgery. Furthermore, pain, range of motion of the ankle, muscle strength of the ankle, limitations during daily life activities and complications | — |
Countries
Netherlands