1. The complications following standard tendon transfer to provide active correction of drop foot in Chinese patients with leprosy are reviewed.

2. An alternative method of foot drop correction is described in which reactivation of the remaining distal stump of the tibialis posterior tendon is provided to assist in maintaining the stability of the arch of the foot and to help to prevent dropped toes.

3. A review of thirteen patients is given. The indications are that this method is functionally as good as other methods. So far it has shown none of the complications usual in Chinese patients.