Tears of the posterior tibialis tendon are one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. This occurs when the posterior tibialis tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result of this, the ...

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.

Tendon dysfunction within the foot, notably involving the posterior tibial tendon complex, underpins a spectrum of acquired deformities characterised by collapse of the medial longitudinal arch, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “[The posterior tibial tendon] is a strong inverter and plantar flexor of the foot. With degeneration and ...

Correspondence to Prof Dr Heinz Lohrer, Institute of Sports Medicine, Otto-Fleck-Schneise, 10, 60528 Frankfurt/Main, Germany; lohrer{at}sport.uni-frankfurt.de Objective In contrast to posterior tibial ...

Feeling from your knee down is relayed to your brain by the tibial nerve. This nerve is also responsible for sending messages from your brain down to your lower leg. The tibial nerve stems from your ...

The posterior tibial veins, located in the lower legs, are considered among the major systemic veins of the human body. They originate from the foot veins behind the medial malleolus, which is part of ...