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Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction describes a problem of the tendon that connects a muscle from the calf to the base of the foot.
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A 29-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 41-year old asked:
What cardio should I be doing if I have posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can you tell me about the surgery for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 33-year old asked:
What are signs of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 46-year old asked:
What can be done about posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 18-year old female asked:
How long does posterior tibial tendon dysfunction take to heal?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can you tell me how I could fix posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 32-year old asked:
Can you tell me more about pttd( posterior tibial tendon dysfunction )?
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A 32-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 43-year old asked:
What to do if I am only 18, could i possibly have pttd (posterior tibial tendon dysfunction) or maybe a more minor case of it?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is posterior tibial tendonitis the same as posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 41-year old asked:
Is posterior tibial tendonitis the same condition as posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 47-year old asked:
Posterior tibial tendonitis in my left foot. My question is, is posterior tibial tendon dysfunction the same condition just different names?
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A 45-year old asked:
What is the treatment for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?
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A 33-year old asked:
I have calcangal valgus posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Could someone describe to me the cause, symptoms and treatment options for it?
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A member asked:
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction - I have been doing physical therapy and taping my leg for this but it still hurts when pressure is put on my leg. Should I have it in a walking boot for awhile to help it heal all the way. I don't have shooting pain a
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A 21-year old male asked:
Best way to manage with Tibial Posterior Tendon Dysfunction? Corrective insoles don't seem to be helping with realigning my foot.
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A 39-year old asked:
Could you walk on a torn posterior tibial tendon?
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A 34-year old asked:
What does it mean if he had a tendon debridement done on his posterior tibial tendon?
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A 40-year old asked:
Will I be able to walk on a torn posterior tibial tendon?
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A 54-year old female asked:
Posterior tibial tendon inflamed. Doc said if don't recover in 4 months, can try plasma injection. What does it do? Risks?
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A 44-year old asked:
For a tendon tear. is it ok to walk on a torn posterior tibial tendon without a huge amount of pain or would it be something else?
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A 24-year old male asked:
I would like a direct yes or no, can the posterior tibial tendon heal itself from tendonitis? Will it always end up as pttd or can it be healed?
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A 44-year old asked:
During a possible tendon tear. Is it possible to walk on a torn posterior tibial tendon without a huge amount of pain or would it be something else?
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A 36-year old asked:
Could i still run if I have posterior tibial tendon surgery?
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A 33-year old asked:
Is it ok to still run if I have posterior tibial tendon surgery?
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A 17-year old female asked:
What is the difference between posterior tibial tendon and tarsal tunnel?
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A 38-year old asked:
What can I do to treat 3 possible torn tendons (achilles, peroneal, and posterior tibial tendons)?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I have a small posterior tibial tendon tear.. Can this heal? .. Could I use a waking cast to help heal... How long does it take to heal ? Thank u
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A 21-year old male asked:
How likely is it that taking a cortisone shot will rupture my tendon? I have posterior tibial tendinitis?
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