All patients are looking for the top or best Ankle surgeons to evaluate their problem or perform their surgery. We believe that giving different treatment options (non surgical treatment) is a top priority.
At our practice our patients always have three choices:
Each patient is different and conservative treatment vs. surgical correction both differ for the particular type of problem, age and lifestyle. The right treatment must also meet the patient’s expectations in regard to resolution of their problem(s) and future functionality. And if conservative treatment fails, the option to not have surgery is as important as the surgery chosen by your surgeon. Of course, surgical training is very important, and continuing medical education on the latest medical advancements is important as well, but it’s the careful planning before and after surgical treatment that produces the best outcome.
The Posterior Tibialis Tendon runs down the inside of the calf, then underneath the inside ankle bone and attaches to the inside of the arch. Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) refers to a problem of a tendon that is similar to a braded rope that is starting to break and unwind. The job of the tendon is similar to the shocks on a car by stabilizing the foot when your heel first hits the ground. Adult patients or those who have been injured are the most common groups with this problem.
PAIN: The pain is characterized as sharp with the first few steps in the morning and also in the evening after increased activities or with minor relief as it is “warmed up” during light walking and massage. The problem can be most noticed where the tendon inserts into the bone on the inner side of the foot. If left untreated, this problem can spread along the rest of the Posterior Tibialis tendon resulting in a locked flattening of the arch of the foot.
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Shoes:
A shoe with a firm supportive sole is the foundation to the overall conservative treatment of the symptoms and biomechanical problems.
Padding:
Padding: Soft padding in the arch may provide limited symptomatic relief but is not very effective in correcting the biomechanical problem.
Arch Support:
Arch support: Temporary arch supports or molded orthotics will give pressure relief and is the easiest solution for long term treatment with or without surgical intervention.
Medication:
Medication: Anti-inflammatory medication (Eg. Ibuprofen, Naprosyn) aspirin products, and Acetaminophen can help with the chronic pain, but are not much help with the acute pain.
Bracing:
Bracing: Foot and ankle orthoses or bracing can hold the foot in a better position to relieve the stress on the Posterior Tibialis tendon and the most stable supportive solution with or without surgery.
The type of surgical correction needed depends mostly on how long the problem has been present. Surgery can be as simple as cleaning the inflamed tube around the tendon if the tendon is healthy or as complex as removing the part of the tendon that is completely damaged and stretched out and reconnecting the remaining healthy tendon to the nearby bone. Other procedures to the nearby bones may need to be done during surgery in order to get the best outcome. The incision can vary in size (4cm – 6 cm) and number of incisions depending on the complexity.
The procedure is performed in an outpatient facility under sedation and non weight bearing is essential for 3 to 6 weeks after 48 to 72 hours bed rest and foot elevation. Partial weight bearing can begin at 6 to 8 weeks in a walking cast.
Ruptured Tendon definition
Posterior Tibialis Tendon Disfunction (PTTD)
AOFAS Article: Progressive Flatfoot (Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction)
These are links to more information on the subject, not intended to imply an endorsement.
Our doctors have extended specialist medical training focused on the foot, ankle and lower leg. We are board-certified surgeons and experts in delivering care for complex foot and ankle disorders as well as cosmetic or reconstructive procedures and problems related to sports injuries and other medical conditions.
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