title: An unusual cause of posterior tibial tendon degeneration.
abstract: A case demonstrating a mechanical cause of posterior tibial tendon degeneration is reported. The possible etiologies for degeneration of the posterior tibial tendon are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132, USA.
authors.forename: T C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Beals
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Manoli
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000209:etiology; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013977:Tibia