A Cadaveric Limb Analysis of the Posterior Tibial Musculotendinous Junction to determine the feasibility of Interosseous Membrane Tendon Transfer

The transfer of the posterior tibial tendon through the interosseous membrane is potentially an effective treatment to correct the deformity of the foot and ankle. Our study aimed to evaluate the anatomical feasibility of anterior transfer of the posterior tibial tendon through the interosseous memb...

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Published in:The Journal of foot and ankle surgery 2023-05, Vol.62 (3), p.413-416
Main Authors: Gao, Zheng-Yu, Yu, Ya-jie, Lu, Cai-xia, Li, Lei, Chen, Wei, Ma, Peng, Wu, Ji-Xia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Cadaver
Feasibility Studies
Humans
Interosseous Membrane
interosseous membrane route
musculotendinous junction
Myotendinous Junction
posterior tibial tendon
Tendon Transfer
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Summary:The transfer of the posterior tibial tendon through the interosseous membrane is potentially an effective treatment to correct the deformity of the foot and ankle. Our study aimed to evaluate the anatomical feasibility of anterior transfer of the posterior tibial tendon through the interosseous membrane route using the musculotendinous junction (MTJ). Eighteen adult cadavers were used. The width and thickness of the tibial posterior MTJ, width of the interosseous membrane at the corresponding level, and the window size of the interosseous membrane were measured. Additionally, the distance between the distal end of the MTJ and the tip of the medial malleolus were recorded. The mean length of the posterior tibial tendon was 83.60 mm, the mean distance of the posterior tibial MTJ to medial malleolus tip was 45.48 mm and the mean length of MTJ was 31.74 mm. The mean width of distal end of MTJ was 7.76 mm, thickness of distal end of MTJ was 4.07 mm and the mean width of the interosseous membrane at the distal end of MTJ was 4.76 mm. We found the mean width of the proximal end of MTJ was 20.68 mm, the mean thickness of proximal end of MTJ was 5.52 mm, and mean width of interosseous membrane at the proximal end of MTJ was 8.76 mm. Our study has demonstrated that a 31 mm length incision made at approximately 45 mm from the proximal end of the medial malleolus can safely reach the MTJ. We recommend an opening length of the interosseous membrane of at least 20 mm.
ISSN:1067-2516
1542-2224
DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2022.10.002