An unusual cause of posterior tibial tendon degeneration.
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.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132, USA.
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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