Adult-acquired flat foot (PTTD)

By |2022-11-06T10:41:27+11:00August 4th, 2022|Flat feet, Foot pain, Heel pain|

Blog's main page This is a patient who presented with a severely debilitating right flat foot. This has been progressing for approximately two years; however, three months ago, the pain and disability markedly increased. He can no longer carry out weight-bearing exercises, work at his usual job or play with his kids as desired. Conservative care [...]

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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