Amber Felsher

Foot Problems Explained

Entries from 2015-04-01 to 1 month

Surgery To Correct Leg Length Discrepancy

Overview The bone is lengthened by surgically applying an external fixation device to the leg. The external fixator, a scaffold-like frame, is connected to the bone with wires, pins, or both. A small crack is made in the bone and the frame…

Acquired Flat Foot Tibialis Posterior Tenosynovitis

Overview PTTD is most commonly seen in adults and referred to as "adult acquired flatfoot". Symptoms include pain and swelling along the inside arch and ankle, loss of the arch height and an outward sway of the foot. If not treated early, …

What Can Cause Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) ?

Overview Have you noticed that the medial arch of your foot is becoming flatter when you walk? You may be developing adult acquired flat foot. This condition is typically caused by a problem with a tendon on the medial side of your foot ca…

What Can Cause Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction ?

Overview Adult flatfoot may be due to multiple problems including a dysfunctional posterior tibial tendon (PTT), hypermobility and ligamentous laxity, or possibly a coalition that becomes symptomatic. For a vast majority of patients, poste…