%A Cross H


%T A Delphi consensus on criteria for contraindications, assessment indicators and expected outcomes related to tibialis posterior transfer surgery

%0 Journal Article

%D 2005

%J International Journal of Leprosy and other Mycobacterial Diseases

%P 0148-916X

%V 73

%N 1

%X Ateam of experts in the field of  reconstructive surgery for leprosy-affected people was identified. Using the  Delphi method, an exercise was undertaken to ascertain whether a consensus on  essential criteria and indicators for Tibialis Posterior Transfer (TPT) could  be reached among the team. This paper describes the Delphi Exercise, giving  results at each stage of consensus development. The final outcome was  that essential criteria, including contraindications for surgery, pre- and  post- operative assessments and expected outcomes, were agreed. The criteria  are presented with recommendations.