Posterior heel pain

By |2023-02-01T08:10:28+11:00January 27th, 2023|Ankle pain, Diagnosis, Foot pain|

Blog's main page This patient presented with a history of markedly painful posterior heel "bumps". She has noted them for approximately two years. The patient is now having major problems with any enclosed shoes. The area rubs become red and enlarged and can blister. She feels she has exhausted conservative care. She is young and is [...]

Is it posterior tibial tendon dysfunction?

By |2022-12-13T20:23:53+11:00May 5th, 2022|Flat feet, Tendonosis|

Blog's main page An astute podiatrist referred this patient to me recently with a history of treatment for supposed posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). The patient has been symptomatic on the medial navicular region radiating slightly proximal. She had been treated for PTTD for many months, including rest, orthotics and physiotherapy with no poor results by [...]

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