Presentation
In this article we present a case of posterior tibial tendon partial rupture in a closed medial malleolar fracture, along with a literature review about it. [elsevier.es]
Musculoskeletal
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Arthritis
In these individuals the foot is so deformed and under so much stress, severe ankle arthritis develops. [mdmercy.com]
This is most commontly associated with systemic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis. The injury mechanism is most likely related to pronation and external rotation. [elsevier.es]
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Fracture
RUPTURED TIBIALIS POSTERIOR TENDON ASSOCIATED WITH A CLOSED MEDIAL MALLEOLAR FRACTURE First published: February 1980 Cited by: 29 Abstract Interposition of a ruptured tibialis posterior tendon in a closed fracture of the medial malleolus leading to a [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Ruptured tibialis psoterior tendon associated with a closed medial malleolar fracture. Austr N Z J Surg, 50 (1980), pp. 59-60 [6.] R.E. Stein. Rupture of the posterior tibial tendon in closed ankle fractures. [elsevier.es]
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Ankle Arthritis
In these individuals the foot is so deformed and under so much stress, severe ankle arthritis develops. [mdmercy.com]
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Foot Deformity
For the severe flat foot deformity, the foot becomes quite stiff and a tendon transfer and bone cut is no longer enough to correct the deformity. [mdmercy.com]
Treatment
There are certain flat foot deformities in which the foot is so very flat it is not in the patient’s best interest to have orthotic arch support treatment. [mdmercy.com]