title: Chronic rupture of the posterior tibial tendon.
abstract: Chronic rupture of the posterior tibial tendon is a common disorder causing a progressive flat foot deformity. MR imaging is an excellent modality for assessing dysfunction of the tendon. It can easily and accurately detect and grade the tears. A variety of secondary soft tissue and bony abnormalities are associated with the tear and can be useful in confirming the diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Z S
authors.initials: ZS
authors.lastname: Rosenberg
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000209:etiology; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis