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A posterior tibial tendon injury is a condition that results when one of the tendons located on the interior side of the ankle. The posterior tibial
tendon runs from the calf to the back of the inner part of the ankle, which attaches to the bone in the center of the foot. Injury to the tibial
tendon is referred to as the most common source for foot complications.
Tendonitis is a medical term used to describe irritation,
inflammation, and swelling of a tendon due to trauma from an injury, or an
underlying condition. Posterior tibial tendonitis occurs when the tibial
tendon becomes damaged or injured, often times, becoming ruptured.
Posterior tibial tendonitis is caused by an excessive use of the feet during strenuous activities, such as running or in sports requiring great amounts of running, like soccer. With overuse, the tibial tendon may begin to
irritate, eventually becoming inflamed and swollen, causing pain on the inside
of the lower leg to the inside of the ankle. If left untreated, this condition
can develop into another condition known as adult acquired flatfoot, since the
tibial tendon functions by supporting the arch of the foot. When the tibial
tendon is torn, it fails to properly hold up the navicular bone, which then
results in the decreased arch and a flat foot.
This condition may worsen with physical activities and
continuous exercise as putting additional force on the foot may further irritate
the tibial tendon and cause further complications.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
