Abstract
The common peroneal nerve is the most commonly injured nerve in the lower extremity.
Peroneal nerve pathology results in loss of dorsiflexion at the tibiotalar joint,
loss of eversion at the subtalar joint, and loss of extension of toes resulting in
foot drop. The varied etiology of the problem is discussed. The various treatment
modalities like conservative management, steroid therapy, nerve decompression, nerve
repair, or reconstruction are described, but due to uncertain outcomes after primary
nerve procedures, secondary procedures like tendon transfers often end up as definitive
treatment. The rationale and technique of tibialis posterior transfer is discussed
in detail.
Keywords
foot drop - tibialis posterior transfer - tendon transfer for foot drop
