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 ...

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 ...

Q: I was recently diagnosed with a torn tendon in my right foot. An orthopedic surgeon has recommended surgery, but I understand the recovery is difficult. As I live alone, I would have to go to a ...

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 ...

An important tendon in the lower leg is the posterior tibial tendon. It serves as one of the major support structures of the foot, and helps as you step off on your toes when walking. Posterior tibial ...

Posterior tibial tendonitis refers to inflammation of the posterior tibial tendon, which is located in the inner side of the ankle. This can lead to foot and ankle pain, as well as other issues.

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 tibialis posterior is a tendon which functions both as a plantar flexor and invertor of the foot. This means to say that the tendon provides plantar flexion (toe down push off) as well as ...