Posterior Tibial Tendinopathy

Abstract

To date, studies have examined various intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors implicated in the etiology of PTT. The interaction of these factors with an individual's genetic background may provide valuable data and help offer a more complete risk profile for PTT. A properly constructed genetic association study to determine the genetic basis of PTT would provide a novel and alternative approach to understanding this condition.

The effect of polydeoxyribonucleotide prolotherapy on posterior tibial tendon dysfunction after ankle syndesmotic surgery

“…[8] The etiology of PTTD is likely to be multifactorial because both extrinsic such as ankle surgery and intrinsic risk factors have been reported. [9] PTTD is more frequent in hypertensive, obese, and rheumatic patients with peak incidence at the age of fifties; in addition, it is 3 times more common in females. [10] In our case, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and overweight were considered as adverse factors in the development of PTTD.…”

Finite element simulation on posterior tibial tendinopathy: Load transfer alteration and implications to the onset of pes planus

“…Although the prevalence was estimated to be 3%, the figure was believed to be underestimated because it was frequently undiagnosed (Neville et al, 2016). PTT is not necessarily symptomatic, otherwise associates with a board spectrum of generalized medical problems and pain that overlooks until secondary complaints emerged (Beeson, 2014;Bluman et al, 2007;Kohls-Gatzoulis et al, 2004). Deland et al (2005) demonstrated that PTT is difficult to diagnose radiographically and could be noticed until ligaments are damaged.…”

“…It is difficult to investigate or determine the biomechanics of PTT onset. The majority of research pertained to clinical description and management (Beeson, 2014). The interaction between different intrinsic and extrinsic factors was identified as the risk factors (Beeson, 2014).…”

“…The majority of research pertained to clinical description and management (Beeson, 2014). The interaction between different intrinsic and extrinsic factors was identified as the risk factors (Beeson, 2014). However, the pathomechanism of PTT remains poorly understood (Beeson, 2014).…”

“…The interaction between different intrinsic and extrinsic factors was identified as the risk factors (Beeson, 2014). However, the pathomechanism of PTT remains poorly understood (Beeson, 2014). Some scientists attempted to uncover the etiology of PTT by kinematics and plantar pressure studies.…”