How long does it take for posterior tibial tendonitis to go away?

It can take between 6 to 9 months (or longer) for your posterior tibial tendonitis symptoms to improve and your tendon to heal. Immobilizing your foot as much as possible is the most helpful thing you can do.

Is massage good for posterior tibial tendonitis?

Deep tissue massage to the muscles at the back of the lower, particularly the tibialis posterior muscle can help relax the muscle and remove and tight knots, lumps, and bumps.

Does wearing a boot help posterior tibial tendonitis?

A short leg cast or a walking boot can help for a few weeks, but can’t be used long-term. An orthotic (shoe insert) and a brace are good longer-term treatment options. Physical therapy can help strengthen the tendon. If these treatments don’t help, surgery may be needed.

Are Compression Socks good for posterior tibial tendonitis?

Compression helps to prevent and decrease swelling. Swelling can cause increased pain and slow the healing response, so limit it as much as possible. A compression sleeve/stocking can help to limit the amount of swelling and promote blood flow back out of the lower leg.

What is the best treatment for posterior tibial tendonitis?

An ultrasound can be ordered to show the posterior tibial tendon. Surgery should only be done if the pain does not get better after 6 months of appropriate treatment. The type of surgery depends on where tendonitis is located and how much the tendon is damaged.

How is posterior tibial tendonitis diagnosed?

Diagnosis Diagnosis of posterior tibial tendonitis is commonly made by physical examination. Patients have tenderness and swelling over the course of the posterior tibial tendon. Usually, they have weakness inverting their foot (pointing the toes inward).

Which ultrasound findings are characteristic of tibialis posterior tendons?

Longitudinal ultrasound image of the left involved tibialis posterior tendon, taken 2 cm proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus, demonstrated gross tendon enlargement (6.8 mm distance between the cursors) and a hypoechoic focus within the tendon (orange

What is a debridement for posterior tibial tendonitis?

In the early stages of posterior tibial tendonitis, some surgeons may recommend a procedure to clean up the inflammation called a debridement. 5  During a debridement, the inflamed tissue and abnormal tendon are removed to help allow for the healing of the damaged tendon.