Blog posts tagged with 'pttd'

Procedure choices and outcomes of PTTD surgery

I saw an 18 y/o young woman today in my practice who was 12 weeks out on her surgical procedure to correct posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD).  Following her surgery, the patient had spent 8 weeks in a hard cast and 4 weeks in a walking cast.  ...

What products are used to treat accessory navicular pain?

The navicular is often called the keystone of the arch.  The navicular articulates with the talus (art of the ankle) and the cuneiform bones.  The posterior tibial tendon inserts in the medial and plantar aspect of the navicular.  The post...

How does a heel lift change the function of the foot and ankle? This article explores the effect of a heel lift on foot and ankle function.

What's new in the treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction? This article discusses new and different ways to assess and treat PTTD.