What are the symptoms of posterior tibial tendonitis and tears?
In most cases, the symptoms of posterior tibial tendonitis develop gradually. When the tendon tears, the symptoms are more obvious. Symptoms may include the following: • Pain and swelling on the inside of the ankle. • Loss of the arch and the development of a flatfoot. • A rolling of the ankle and foot inwards. • Weakness pointing the toes inward toward the foot. • An inability to stand on the toes of the affected foot. • Tenderness over the midfoot, especially when under stress during activity. • Gradually developing pain on the outer side of the ankle or foot as the arch flattens even more. • A popping sound associated with pain on the inside of the ankle when the tendon is suddenly torn during an activity. How are posterior tibial tendonitis and tears treated? Without treatment, the flatfoot that eventually develops can become rigid and a permanent deformity may result. This leads to difficulty walking, arthritis and increased pain. Therefore, it is important to treat posterior tibi
