An Intro to Post Tib Tendonitis
Post tib tendonitis with a full name of Posterior Tibial Tendonitis is a disorder affecting the ankle on the inside.
In fact the tendons are affected.
Tibial tendon is connected to the part which is closest to foot at its arch.
Affliction of this problem happens under the prominent portion of the ankle on the inner side.
The tibial tendon being connected to the shin bone and is likely to encounter problems related to supply of blood.
This happens because it is located in a place where supply of blood is not normal and in fact minimal.
A natural consequence of anything happening to this tendon because of this ailment, necessary ingredients required for the healing process are not delivered, compounding the already existing problem of post tib tendonitis.
Symptoms are very visible.
The person afflicted with this condition is a clear indication of his suffering from it.
He may also experience pain in the ankle and foot.
The ankle pain is mistaken by many people for a sprain even if they cannot recollect twisting their ankle or falling down recently.
A side effect of the progressive deterioration in the condition of the foot due to post tib tendonitis is that a normal foot tends to become a flat foot.
The arched foot requires to be supported and malfunctioning of the system due to the attack of this foot problem, is not being done.
Sometimes a doctor may be unsure of this diagnosis by a mere examination and interrogation of the patient.
In such cases an MRI scan is resorted to.
It will correctly identify the reason causing post tib tendonitis.
Treatment is focused on healing the tendon by allowing it to be rested.
This means even normal walking cannot be done.
As due to the effect this ailment as the healing process cannot start.
One method is to ensure that at least ankle is freed from having to any work.
There are many artificial methods for the healing process.
The intention is that the portion between the middle and rear part of the foot remains static and other movements in the body will not cause any movement effect on the affected parts.
The treatment is aimed at finding out practical methods for the healing.
The most effective one is putting the affected part in a cast.
There is considerable difference of opinion among the medical fraternity for curing post tib tendonitis by operation.
If the post tib tendonitis is in the formative stage, a doctor may remove the tissues and tendons which are the cause.
If the pos tib tendonitis reaches a complicated level resulting in flat foot etc; simple removal of tissue and tendon may not be adequate.
A remaking of the post tib tendonitis has to be done.
A healthy tendon is used to take the place tendon which has got damaged and cause the problem.
More complicated procedures are practiced in extreme cases.
In fact the tendons are affected.
Tibial tendon is connected to the part which is closest to foot at its arch.
Affliction of this problem happens under the prominent portion of the ankle on the inner side.
The tibial tendon being connected to the shin bone and is likely to encounter problems related to supply of blood.
This happens because it is located in a place where supply of blood is not normal and in fact minimal.
A natural consequence of anything happening to this tendon because of this ailment, necessary ingredients required for the healing process are not delivered, compounding the already existing problem of post tib tendonitis.
Symptoms are very visible.
The person afflicted with this condition is a clear indication of his suffering from it.
He may also experience pain in the ankle and foot.
The ankle pain is mistaken by many people for a sprain even if they cannot recollect twisting their ankle or falling down recently.
A side effect of the progressive deterioration in the condition of the foot due to post tib tendonitis is that a normal foot tends to become a flat foot.
The arched foot requires to be supported and malfunctioning of the system due to the attack of this foot problem, is not being done.
Sometimes a doctor may be unsure of this diagnosis by a mere examination and interrogation of the patient.
In such cases an MRI scan is resorted to.
It will correctly identify the reason causing post tib tendonitis.
Treatment is focused on healing the tendon by allowing it to be rested.
This means even normal walking cannot be done.
As due to the effect this ailment as the healing process cannot start.
One method is to ensure that at least ankle is freed from having to any work.
There are many artificial methods for the healing process.
The intention is that the portion between the middle and rear part of the foot remains static and other movements in the body will not cause any movement effect on the affected parts.
The treatment is aimed at finding out practical methods for the healing.
The most effective one is putting the affected part in a cast.
There is considerable difference of opinion among the medical fraternity for curing post tib tendonitis by operation.
If the post tib tendonitis is in the formative stage, a doctor may remove the tissues and tendons which are the cause.
If the pos tib tendonitis reaches a complicated level resulting in flat foot etc; simple removal of tissue and tendon may not be adequate.
A remaking of the post tib tendonitis has to be done.
A healthy tendon is used to take the place tendon which has got damaged and cause the problem.
More complicated procedures are practiced in extreme cases.