What is ruptured posterior tibial tendon?
The posterior tibial tendon attaches the calf muscles to the bones of the inside of the foot. When a rupture or tear occurs to this tendon, the stability and support for the arch of the foot is compromised and may result in a flatfoot.
How do members experience ruptured posterior tibial tendon?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ruptured posterior tibial tendon*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ruptured posterior tibial tendon*
Who has ruptured posterior tibial tendon on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 10 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | |
| Female | 20 |