What Is Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction? The tendons in your body connect your bones to your muscles and extend along the joints to help you carry out bending movements. One such tendon is the ...
In this month’s 4 Questions, Carol C. Frey, MD, shares her extensive experience on posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Orthopedic surgeons frequently see posterior tibial tendon dysfunction in ...
The posterior tibial tendon links the calf muscle and the bones inside the foot. The tendon’s responsibility is to support the foot’s arch when taking a step. An acute injury, like a fall, or overuse ...
Flat feet, considered the most common foot deformity, affects 60 million people in the United States – about 25 percent of Americans. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction results from flat feet or may ...
The posterior tibial tendon plays a major role in foot function. Its role is to help maintain the arch of the foot while we are standing and when we are walking. The posterior tibial muscle is “deep” ...
One of the most common problems encountered in the foot, as well as one of the most misdiagnosed, is posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, also referred to as PTTD. The posterior tibial tendon plays a ...
Tears of the posterior tibialis tendon are one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. This occurs when the posterior tibialis tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result of this, the ...