The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in your body. (kayalortho.com)
There are two main types of injuries that affect the Achilles tendon: overuse and inflammation, called Achilles tendonosis, and, a tear of the tendon. (kayalortho.com)
Your Achilles tendon may tear if it is overstretched, usually while playing sports. (kayalortho.com)
Avoid activities that place excessive stress on your Achilles tendons, such as hill running and jumping activities. (kayalortho.com)
In diagnosing an Achilles tendon rupture, a foot and ankle surgeon will ask questions about how and when the injury occurred, and whether the patient has previously injured the tendon or experienced similar symptoms. (kayalortho.com)
If the Achilles tendon is ruptured, the patient will have less strength in pushing down, as on a gas pedal, and will have difficulty rising on the toes. (kayalortho.com)
The diagnosis of an Achilles tendon rupture is typically straightforward and can be made through this type of examination. (kayalortho.com)
Sever disease is caused by excessive traction on the calcaneal apophysis by the Achilles tendon, particularly during running and jumping. (medscape.com)
ACHILLES-TENDON RUPTURE Abstract: Objective: To identify sports medicine-related clinical trial research articles in the PubMed MEDLINE database published between 1996 and 2005 and conduct a review and analysis of topics of research, experimental designs, journals of publication and the internationality of authorships. (illinois.edu)
The Achilles tendon is the most powerful tendon in the human body. (bolducpt.com)
Chronic overuse3
a strain of the ligamentous tissues in the bottom of the foot due to chronic overuse, overstretching, and irritation. (bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com)
Peroneal tendinitis may be related to acute inversion injury or chronic overuse secondary to hindfoot varus. (medscape.com)
Fifth metatarsal proximal diaphyseal fractures can occur with chronic overuse and poor biomechanics. (medscape.com)
X-rays of the feet are not needed to diagnose hammertoe, but they may be useful to look for signs of some types of arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis) or other disorders that can cause hammertoe. (weebly.com)
Like its congenital cousin, adult-acquired flatfoot deformity is one that, in causing structural damage to the foot (and particularly to the posterior tibial tendon), creates an imbalance that may result in any number of symptoms, including inflammation, pain, stiffness, limited mobility, and even arthritis. (fc2.com)
Ultrasound1
X-ray s, ultrasound , or MRI may be used to diagnose this condition. (peabodypodiatrist.com)
Medial2
The fact that the plantar fascia is not a tendon means that successful treatment of the condition can be achieved by strengthening of the enthesis (as one would treat an insertional tendinopathy) or, alternatively, by stretching or even rupturing the medial aspect of the enthesis, which paradoxically can also lead to complete resolution of symptoms (Orchard, 2002). (bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com)
Medial movements of the third metatarsal base, and the medial and posterior top of the calcaneus with the full CMFO were significantly smaller than those with the medial CMFO. (faoj.org)
Muscles5
Tendons connect muscles to bones and stretch across joints, enabling you to bend those joints. (doctorputnam.com)
From athlete's foot to reconstructive surgery, you can trust the Kayal team to provide an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for the full spectrum of ailments that can affect the intricate and complex structures of the foot bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerve endings. (kayalortho.com)
This causes the muscles and tendons to be used excessively or improperly, which deforms the toes over time. (weebly.com)
Peroneal tendon subluxation/dislocation most commonly occurs with powerful contraction of the peroneal muscles, usually in maximal dorsiflexion. (medscape.com)
Tendons are strong tissues that connect muscles to bone. (bolducpt.com)
Tear2
Athletes who are involved in sports such as basketball, tennis, soccer or hockey may tear the posterior tibial tendon. (doctorputnam.com)
Your surgeon will examine the foot and ankle, feeling for a defect in the tendon that suggests a tear. (kayalortho.com)
Biomechanics1
The usual cause is misalignment of the joint surfaces due to a genetic predisposition toward aberrant foot biomechanics and tendon contractures. (weebly.com)
Flatfoot4
If this tendon becomes inflamed, overstretched or torn, you may experience pain on the inner ankle and gradually lose the inner arch on the bottom of your foot, leading to flatfoot. (doctorputnam.com)
Progressive flatfoot often occurs in women over 50 years of age and may be due to an inherent abnormality of the tendon. (doctorputnam.com)
Treatment includes rest, over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and immobilization of the foot for six to eight weeks with a rigid below-knee cast or boot to prevent overuse. (peabodypodiatrist.com)
In the early stages, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction can be treated with rest, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin or ibuprofen, and immobilization of the foot for six to eight weeks with a rigid below-knee cast or boot to prevent overuse. (doctorputnam.com)
Symptoms1
Section Seven will look at the symptoms across the identified populations affected by the condition before Section Eight describes how the condition is diagnosed and measured. (bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com)
Flexor1
Tendon transfer: This procedure uses some fibers from another tendon (the flexor digitorum longus, which helps bend the toes) to repair the damaged posterior tibial tendon. (doctorputnam.com)
Inflammation1
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) may show tendon injury and inflammation, but can?t always be relied on for a complete diagnosis. (fc2.com)
Pronation1
Posterior tibial tendinitis is caused by repetitive trauma during the pronation phase of cutting, jumping, or running. (medscape.com)
Fractures1
Nine of the 24 members of the 1994 United States National World Cup Soccer Team were diagnosed with stress fractures. (medscape.com)
Toes4
This tendon helps hold the arch up and provides support when stepping off on your toes when walking. (peabodypodiatrist.com)
The posterior tibial tendon helps hold up your arch and provides support as you step off on your toes when walking. (doctorputnam.com)
All four toe conditions may cause cramps in the toes, foot and leg due to the abnormal function of the tendons in the foot. (weebly.com)
Most health care professionals can diagnose hammertoe simply by examining your toes and feet. (weebly.com)
Injuries2
Athletic foot injuries can be difficult to properly diagnose and treat. (medscape.com)
Custom-made foot orthoses (CMFOs) are widely known as one of the conservative treatments for overuse injuries [13]. (faoj.org)
Calf2
The posterior tibial tendon starts in the calf, stretches down behind the inside of the ankle, and attaches to bones in the middle of the foot. (peabodypodiatrist.com)
Calf-strengthening exercises can also help the muscle and tendon to absorb more force and prevent injury. (kayalortho.com)
Rupture2
This nonsurgical approach may take longer to heal, and there is a higher chance that the tendon could re-rupture. (kayalortho.com)
If enough stress is applied, these may rupture, resulting in subluxation or dislocation of the peroneal tendons. (medscape.com)
Surgery1
Arthroscopic Surgery is a procedure that allows surgeons to see, diagnose, and treat problems inside a joint. (bolducpt.com)
Plantar1
Sesamoiditis is usually caused by overuse of the foot in a plantar flexed position. (medscape.com)
Increases1
Iliotibial band restriction increases force on the peroneal tendons. (medscape.com)
Excessive2
The tendon may also become inflamed if excessive force is placed on the foot, such as when running on a banked track or road. (doctorputnam.com)
Dysfunction of the three arches of the foot leads to excessive mechanical stress on the lower limbs. (faoj.org)
Deformity1
A boutonniere deformity occurs when the tendon that straightens the middle joint of your finger is injured, weakened or stretched. (delawarebackpain.com)
Torn1
A torn ligament may also be managed non-surgically with a below-knee cast or boot, which would allow the ends of the torn tendon to heal on their own. (kayalortho.com)
Arch1
The integrity of the PT tendon and muscle is crucial to the proper function of the foot, but it is far from the lone actor in maintaining the arch. (fc2.com)
Foot1
Fortunately, our caring and compassionate foot and ankle specialists have extensive education and experience in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating all of your foot and ankle needs. (kayalortho.com)
Condition2
This stabilizes the hindfoot and prevents the condition from progressing further. (doctorputnam.com)
Restrictive toe boxes combined with overuse can cause this condition. (medscape.com)
Procedure1
In this procedure, the surgeon will clean away (debride) and remove (excise) any inflamed tissue surrounding the tendon. (doctorputnam.com)
Injury1
In most cases, a MRI is not necessary to diagnose a posterior tibial tendon injury. (fc2.com)
Include1
Other etiologies include (1) rapid or improper warm-up, (2) overuse, (3) intense workouts, (4) improper footwear, and (5) playing on hard surfaces. (medscape.com)
Lower1
One of the most important tendons in the lower leg is the posterior tibial tendon. (doctorputnam.com)
Transfer1
The posterior tibial tendon may be reconstructed with a tendon transfer. (fc2.com)
Important1
The most important function of the PT tendon is to work in synergy with the peroneus longus to stabilize the midtarsal joint (MTJ). (fc2.com)
Place1
The peroneal tendons are retained in place by the superior and inferior peroneal retinaculum. (medscape.com)