NEW LOCATION:
3209 W. Fullerton Pike, Suite C, Bloomington, IN 47401
812-825-6006
FAX: 812-825-6007
Rural Route 1
Box 994 Lone Tree Road
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8664
Fax: 812-847-3495
NEW LOCATION:
3209 W. Fullerton Pike, Suite C, Bloomington, IN 47401
812-825-6006
FAX: 812-825-6007
Rural Route 1
Box 994 Lone Tree Road
Linton, IN 47441
(812) 847-8664
Fax: 812-847-3495
Adult-acquired flatfoot or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction usually leads to a gradual loss of the arch. The posterior tibial muscle is a deep muscle in the back of the calf and has a long tendon that extends from above the ankle and attaches into several sites around the arch of the foot. The muscle acts like a stirrup on the inside of the foot to help support the arch. The posterior tibial muscle stabilizes the arch and creates a rigid platform for walking and running. If the posterior tibial tendon becomes damaged or tears, the arch loses its stability and as a result, collapses, causing a flatfoot.
Surgery is often performed to give the patient a more functional and stable foot. Several procedures may be required to correct a flatfoot deformity, depending on the severity of the problem. These may include: