The tibialis posterior tendon is a tendon of the foot and ankle which is subject to excessive force and repetition resulting in damage. This type of damage can present as minor tearing of the tendon ...

In this month’s 4 Questions, Carol C. Frey, MD, shares her extensive experience on posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Orthopedic surgeons frequently see posterior tibial tendon dysfunction in ...

The tibialis posterior is a tendon which functions both as a plantar flexor and invertor of the foot. This means to say that the tendon provides plantar flexion (toe down push off) as well as ...

Q: How do you prevent tibialis posterior tendinitis? I had it licked several years ago through a combination of orthopedic care and icing after workouts. I recently changed shoes, on the advice of an ...

Q: I have had continuous left side lower leg injuries for about a year. The newest and by far the worst is Posterior Tibial Tendinitis. It seems that no matter what I do, the tendinitis will not go ...

One common problem in cerebral palsy of the spastic hemiplegia type is varus deformity of the hind foot. Intramuscular (fine-wire) EMG helps determine the possible role of the tibialis posterior ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Posterior-stabilized total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has enjoyed documented long-term success. Few complications ...

Tight calves and shin splints are common issues runners face. But they shouldn’t be the only areas you pay attention to in your lower legs. If you’re ignoring a small stabilizing muscle called the ...

A new injury may dash Boston Celtics Center Kristaps Porzingis' hopes of playing in Game 3 of the NBA Finals - or beyond - against the Dallas Mavericks. Described by the team as "a torn medial ...