Why is this surgery recommended?

• When the peroneal muscle (muscle on the outside of the lower leg) is tight it pulls the foot outwards
• This surgery is done to:
  • Improve positioning of the foot during walking
  • May be combined with a calcaneal lengthening to improve the foot alignment

What happens during surgery?

Your child's surgeon will make a cut on the outside of the foot.

The tendon is then made longer so that it does not pull the foot outwards.

(Illustration by Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare)