Leg Length Discrepancy and Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

Association Between Leg Length Discrepancy and Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Jose Antônio Veiga Sanhudo, Joao Luiz Ellera Gomes Foot Ankle Spec February 12, 2014 Quote: Background. Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is associated with a variety of orthopaedic disorders and biomechanical gait changes that involve possible overload of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT). In view of the biomechanical disturbances induced by LLD, an association may exist between LLD and PTT dysfunction (PTTD).

Association Between Leg Length Discrepancy and Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction Jose Antônio Veiga Sanhudo, Joao Luiz Ellera Gomes Foot Ankle Spec February 12, 2014 Quote: Background. Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is associated with a variety of orthopaedic disorders and biomechanical gait changes that involve possible overload of the posterior tibial tendon (PTT). In view of the biomechanical disturbances induced by LLD, an association may exist between LLD and PTT dysfunction (PTTD).

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Leg Length Discrepancy and Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction