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.

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 muscle is deep in our calf muscle and its tendon inserts onto the medial side of the midfoot, specifically the navicular bone, to assist in holding up the arch. I imagine most ...

But, the tendon that commonly causes problems in a person’s foot is the posterior tibial tendon. This tendon begins in your calf, runs down along the inside of your ankle and attaches to bones ...

QUEBEC CITY — Results showed ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections into the tibial tendon sheath were a safe nonoperative treatment for patients with posterior tibialis tendinopathy, with ...

“The posterior tibialis is a muscle that originates on the back, or posterior, part of the tibia and fibula (your lower leg bones), up close to your knee,” explains Cathlin Fitzgerald, D.P.T ...

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD), is a condition caused by changes in the tendon, impairing its ability to support the arch, which results in flattening of the foot.

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 t… ...