Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction occurs when the tendon connecting the calf muscles to your ankle is damaged. ... MRI, ultrasound, or CT scan to help with the diagnosis.

Imaging tests are also useful for diagnosing the posterior tibialis tendon. These include MRI, CT scan, and US. Nonsurgical treatments for the condition include rest, ice, ...

An MRI detects possible inflammation in the navicular bone and the posterior tibial tendon. It also locates any tears in the posterior tibial tendon. A triple-phase bone scan is another highly ...

Objective In contrast to posterior tibial tendon lesions, dislocations of the posterior tibial tendon are thought to be ‘extremely rare’. Diagnostic criteria for this condition have not yet been ...

WASHINGTON — Measurements of medial and lateral posterior tibial slope on MRI demonstrated lower interrater reliability compared with measurements on CT and may not be accurate, according to ...

The posterior tibial tendon passes down the back of the leg, not far from the Achilles tendon. It then turns under the inner side of the ankle. Here, it attaches to the some of the bones of the foot.

The posterior tibial tendon links the calf muscle and the bones inside the foot. The tendon’s responsibility is to support the foot’s arch when taking a step. An acute injury, like a fall, or ...

How is a disclocated posterior tibialis tendon treated? Surgery is an option, but Porzingis isn't taking that option, at least now. Rest, ice, medicine, physical therapy and orthotics are common ...