Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Overview

A condition characterized by a broad range of progressive disorders ranging from TENOSYNOVITIS to tendon rupture with or without hindfoot collapse to a fixed, rigid, FLATFOOT deformity. Pathologic changes can involve associated tendons, ligaments, joint structures of the ANKLE, hindfoot, and midfoot. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is the most common cause of acquired flatfoot deformity in adults.

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Quick facts about Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C05.360.750

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