title: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction:  a silent but disabling condition.
abstract: Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is common and a major cause of flat foot (pes planus) and functional impairment in adults. It is frequently undiagnosed and therefore inappropriately managed. This review raises awareness of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction with the intention of improving patient management.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Department, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff Health Hospital, Cardiff CF14 4XW. rahulsingh1@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Rahul
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: King
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Perera
mesh_terms: D005413:Flatfoot / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D037081:Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy