How is Posterior Tibial Tendonitis Treated?
Treatment of Posterior Tibial Tendonitis: It is critical to start treatment as soon as possible. Although some doctors disagree on which surgery is best for PTTD, most surgeons agree that it is easy to treat early on, and difficult to treat as it gets worse. In many cases, the progression of the tendon damage can be halted without surgery if treated when you first notice problems. Non-surgical Treatments Surgery for posterior tibial tendonitis should always be the last resort. We believe that biologic treatments that preserve normal tendon anatomy are very helpful, particularly for runners, athletes, and all active people. Non-surgical approaches attempt to support the arch and foot structure, stop inflammation and prevent degeneration of the tendon. Some non-surgical treatments include: • Oral Anti-inflammatory Medications. NSAID’s (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications) such as Motrin, Aleve, and Steroids (like prednisone) may help control the pain and stop the inflammation in
