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 ...

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 ...

Q: I have had continuous left side lower leg injuries for about a year. The newest and by far the worst is Posterior Tibial Tendinitis. It seems that no matter what I do, the tendinitis will not go ...

Ice can help reduce swelling in posterior tibial tendonitis. Anti-inflammatory medications can reduce inflammation around the tendon. Orthotics and physical therapy are important early treatments.

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “[The posterior tibial tendon] is a strong inverter and plantar flexor of the foot. With degeneration and ...

I've been reading Runner's World since the early to mid 1970's, and I have never seen any discussion of my problem. I suffered a complete rupture of the posterior tibial tendon about six years ago. My ...

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 ...

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” ...