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*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 2
50s 7
60s 8
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 19