Sonographic and radiographic findings of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: a practical step forward

The purpose of this article is to describe the sonographic and radiographic findings in the diagnosis and treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Ultrasound and radiographs play a crucial role in the diagnosis of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and in imaging the postoperative changes...

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Published inSkeletal radiology Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 11 - 27
Main Authors Soliman, Steven B., Spicer, Paul J., van Holsbeeck, Marnix T.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.01.2019
Springer
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Diagnosis
Imaging
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Nuclear Medicine
Orthopedics
Pathology
Radiographs
Radiography
Radiography, Medical
Radiology
Review Article
Ultrasound
Lateral hindfoot impingement
Hindfoot valgus
Pes planus
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
Spring ligament insufficiency
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Sinus tarsi syndrome
Subfibular impingement
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to describe the sonographic and radiographic findings in the diagnosis and treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Ultrasound and radiographs play a crucial role in the diagnosis of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction and in imaging the postoperative changes related to posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. Early detection and diagnosis of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is important in helping to prevent further progression of disease, obviating the need for more invasive and complex procedures.
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ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-018-2976-7