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 ...

Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in your lower legs. If you’re ignoring a small stabilizing muscle called the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tibialis posterior tendon transfer effectively corrected the foot drop component of cavovarus foot deformity for ...

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 ...