Posterior Tibial Tendon Transfer Surgery: Inside the OR at UCLA Medical Center

Posterior tibial tendon repair and flexor tendon transfer by top foot and ankle surgeon in the Los Angeles Area, Dr Baravarian. The posterior tibial tendon is the main supporter of the arch. In this patient, the tendon has been torn and there is scarring and damage to the posterior tibial tendon. A flexor tendon transfer is being performed to replace the torn posterior tibial tendon. This allows improved function of the posterior tibial tendon with no loss of foot or ankl