Symptoms of Posterior Tibial Tendon Tendinitis
Pain or swelling at the inside of the ankle, medial midfoot
The tendon mostly inserts onto the medial aspect of the Navicular bone. The pulling pain usuallys starts in that area.
Inward rolling of the ankle can sometimes be seen
Commonly referred to as “Shin Splints”
Causes of Posterior Tibial Tendon Tendonitis – PTTD
Overuse of the posterior tibial tendon. Symptoms usually occur after activities that involve the tendon, such as running, walking, jumping, hiking, or climbing stairs.
Treatment for Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction in Southern California – Orange County
Conservative treatment of Posterior Tibial Tendon Tendinitis – PTTD
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
NSAID’s
Braces – Trilok
Physical therapy
Aircast AirLift PTTD Brace
Stromgren Double Strap Ankle Brace
REP Band Pre Cut Exercise Pack
My Favorite Brace – TriLok
Surgical treatment of Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction in Orange County
Done when conservative treatment has failed to improve symptoms.
Surgery involves repairing the tendon and realigning the bones of the foot.
The arch must be recreated for the procedure to have long term relief.
Dr. Kolodenker always starts with conservative treatment and uses advanced surgical techniques to treat the painful flatfoot when needed. Please contact the office for an appointment. (949) 651-1202
Kinesio Tape
Disclaimer
These videos are for information only. The contents of the videos, such as graphics, images, text, quoted information and all other materials (“Content”) are provided for reference only, do not claim to be complete or exhaustive or to be applicable to any particular individual’s medical condition. Viewers should always consult with a qualified and licensed physician or other medical care provider. Users are warned to follow the advice of their physicians without delay regardless of anything seen or read in these videos. OC Podiatry assumes no duty to correct or update the Content nor to resolve or clarify any inconsistent information that may be a part of the Content. Reliance on any Content is solely at the User’s risk. The videos may contain health or medically related materials considered sexually explicit. Users are warned that if they may be offended by such Content, an alternate source of information should be found. Publication of information or reference in videos to specific sources such as specific products, procedures, physicians, treatments, or diagnoses are for information only and are not endorsements.
Last Updated 1-04-2017