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Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

A condition characterized by a broad range of progressive disorders ranging from TENOSYNOVITIS to tendon rupture with or without hindfoot collapse to a fixed, rigid, FLATFOOT deformity. Pathologic changes can involve associated tendons, ligaments, joint structures of the ANKLE, hindfoot, and midfoot. Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is the most common cause of acquired flatfoot deformity in adults.
Also Known As:
Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency; Dysfunction, Tibialis Posterior; Tibial Tendon Dysfunction, Posterior; Tibialis Posterior Dysfunction
Networked: 107 relevant articles (6 outcomes, 12 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity)
2. Flatfoot (Flat Feet)
3. Pain (Aches)
4. Arthritis (Polyarthritis)
5. Tarsal Coalition

Experts

1. Weinraub, Glenn M: 3 articles (07/2022 - 07/2002)
2. Neville, Christopher: 3 articles (01/2016 - 03/2009)
3. Stapleton, John J: 2 articles (01/2016 - 04/2009)
4. Zgonis, Thomas: 2 articles (01/2016 - 04/2009)
5. Schon, Lew C: 2 articles (01/2015 - 04/2007)
6. Weber, Martin: 2 articles (01/2015 - 11/2008)
7. Juliano, Paul J: 2 articles (12/2010 - 12/2002)
8. Houck, Jeff R: 2 articles (11/2009 - 03/2009)
9. Johnson, Jeffrey E: 2 articles (08/2004 - 09/2003)
10. Hockenbury, R T: 2 articles (09/2001 - 04/2001)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction:
1. CollagenIBA
2. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM)IBA
3. Estrogen ReceptorsIBA
4. Collagen Type I (Type I Collagen)IBA
5. SteroidsIBA
6. PolydeoxyribonucleotidesIBA
7. ElementsIBA
8. Complement System Proteins (Complement)IBA
9. AntibodiesIBA
10. A 7 (A-7)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Arthrodesis
2. Osteotomy
3. Conservative Treatment
4. Orthotic Devices (Orthosis)
5. Tendon Transfer