Four patients had an additional posterior tibial tendon partial tear; six had accompanying malleolar fractures including one bimalleolar fracture. Associated deltoid ligament partial tear, flexor ...

Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) is a condition that can lead to flatfoot deformity, characterized by the collapse of the arch of the foot. This dysfunction often results from the ...

Rupture of the tibialis posterior tendon can be missed. We report a case of posterior tibialis tendon rupture that, owing to misdiagnosis, resulted in a significant foot deformity requiring ...

What is posterior tibial tendon insufficiency? Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency (also called posterior tibial tendon dysfunction or adult acquired flatfoot) literally means the failure of the ...

Aspiration of the ankle joint resulted in a dry tap. Based on clinical signs and symptoms, the patient underwent surgical drainage, debridement and washout of the tibialis anterior tendon sheath.