title: Posterior tibial tendon rupture: classification, modified surgical repair, and retrospective study.
abstract: Posterior tibial tendon rupture is often misdiagnosed. The authors have presented a retrospective study of a new variation to the repair of this tendon. The anatomy, physiology, etiology, clinical manifestations, radiographic and magnetic resonance imaging, and historical methods are reviewed. A classification scheme based on location and appearance is discussed. A review of 17 cases was performed with results of 88% pain relief following the discussed procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 43201.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Janis
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Wagner
authors.forename: R D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Kravitz
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Greenberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000842:Ankle / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012421:Rupture; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology