Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture
When the tibialis posterior muscle gets constricted or is extended to its full length, excitement is placed inward the tibialis posterior tendon. If this excitement (tension) is immoderate according to too much pressure or reiteration, harm to the tibialis posterior tendon can happen.
Since the signs of the posterior tibial tendon rupture are similar to ankle sprain, this disease can be diagnosed improperly. In fact the posterior tibial tendon rupture is one of the main reasons for being plagued with flat feet .
Symptoms and signs of a posterior tibial tendon rupture:
- Feeling pain
- Inside movement of the foot
- Straightening of the foot
Diagnosis of a posterior tibial tendon rupture:
- Doing a physical test of the injured foot
- Doing imaging tests such as: X-rays, MRIs or CT scans
Treatment of Posterior Tibial Tendon Rupture
- Resting
- Taking medicines
- Losing weight
If these approaches don`t work, there are 3 various types of surgical treatment:
- Tendons are reformed or passed
- Bones are cut or rearranged
- Joints are combined together
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