Extensor Digitorum Brevis Tendon Transfer With the InternalBrace™ Ligament Augmentation Procedure

Dane K. Wukich, MD (Pittsburgh, PA), demonstrates an extensor digitorum brevis tendon transfer with the InternalBrace™ ligament augmentation procedure using LabralTape™ suture. Dr. Wukich presents his technique for treating transverse and sagittal plane deformities of the lesser toes utilizing two Arthrex 3 x 8 mm BioComposite Tenodesis Screw fixations and LabralTape suture to augment and enhance the overall strength of the repair construct during the healing process.1

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1. Viens NA, Wijdicks CA, Campbell KJ, Laprade RF, Clanton TO. Anterior talofibular ligament ruptures, part 1: biomechanical comparison of augmented Broström repair techniques with the intact anterior talofibular ligament. Am J Sports Med. 2014;42(2):405-411. doi:10.1177/0363546513510141

The InternalBrace surgical technique is intended only to augment the primary repair/reconstruction by expanding the area of tissue approximation during the healing period and is not intended as a replacement for the native ligament. The InternalBrace technique is for use during soft tissue-to-bone fixation procedures and is not cleared for bone-to-bone fixation.

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Resource Type:

Surgical Technique Videos

Presenter:

Dane K. Wukich, MD

Revision Date:

11/2/2021

Duration:

06:56

Reference Number:

VID1-00589-en-US

Version:

B