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Trouble finding dr to fix ankle retinaculum/bowstring ant tib. how likely of post tib tendon rupture - tenosynovitis and severepain from tension now?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: You may want to ask your primary care doctor to refer you to either an orthopedic surgeon or a podiatrist. You would be well served to get it taken care of before it causes more problems.

Answered 10/13/2014

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Bowstring rare: The retinaculum. Is a band of tissue that prevents bowstringing. A repair should not cause tendon rupture. The anterior tibial tendon is a compartment entirely different from posterior tibial tendon. An evaluation by a orthopedic or podiatric foot and ankle surgeon is in order. The APMA. has a find a podiatrist function. Your local hospital or primary doctor could help you find a specialist.

Answered 4/1/2015

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