Introduction Flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus and tibialis posterior are the three deep muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg. Flexor digitorum longus arises from the posterior surface of tibia below the soleal line medial to tibialis posterior, and by a broad tendon from the fibula, then courses deep to the flexor retinaculum in the tarsal tunnel to enter the sole of f...

OBJECTIVE Detail the progress of an adolescent soccer player with right-sided chronic medial foot pain due to striking an opponent's leg while kicking the ball. The patient underwent diagnostic ultrasound and a conservative treatment plan. CLINICAL FEATURES The most important features were hindfoot varus, forefoot abduction, flatfoot deformity, and inability to single leg heel raise due to pa...

The interosseous route remains popular for tibialis posterior tendon transfer for drop-foot. It leaves a smaller range of movement than the circumtibial route, but lengthening the calcaneal tendon may improve this. The results of this present series indicate that, in order to predict a good functional result, the ankle must be held in at least 20 degrees of dorsiflexion at the time of tendon tr...

Posterior Tibialis Tendon Dysfunction is a progressive condition usually associated with an overpronated foot (flatfoot). It can be debilitating in its later chronic stages severely affecting the ADL’s of individual if not identified earliest stages.As earlier detection may help prevent or halt progression PTTD advanced severe younger individuals age 18 to 25 years flatfeet. The assessment for ...

OBJECTIVE To detail the progress of a novice triathlete with an unusual mechanism of a tibialis posterior strain who underwent successful conservative treatment and rehabilitation. Tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction will be discussed as it relates to the case. CLINICAL FEATURES The clinical features of tibialis posterior dysfunction are swelling and edema posterior to the medial malleolus ...

BACKGROUND The foot is often affected in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Subtalar joints are involved more frequently than ankle joints. Deformities of subtalar joints often lead to painful flatfoot and valgus deformity of the heel. Major contributors to the early development of foot deformities include talonavicular joint destruction and tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction, mainly due to...

BACKGROUND The results of operative treatments for symptomatic accessory navicular are debatable. In some cases, recurrent pain may develop after the Kidner procedure. The purpose of this study is to review the reasons for recurrent pain after the Kidner procedure and to suggest possible options for revision surgery. METHODS We reviewed the clinical and radiological outcomes in 9 patients who...