Flat feet, considered the most common foot deformity, affects 60 million people in the United States – about 25 percent of Americans. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction results from flat feet or may ...

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 tendon plays a major role in foot function. Its role is to help maintain the arch of the foot while we are standing and when we are walking. The posterior tibial muscle is “deep” ...

Ice can help reduce swelling in posterior tibial tendonitis. Anti-inflammatory medications can reduce inflammation around the tendon. Orthotics and physical therapy are important early treatments.

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 ...