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NYC Podiatrist - PTTD and Drop Foot - in Downtown Manhattan - Jerry Leff, DPM
Dr. Jerry Leff of Maiden Lane Podiatry discusses the symptoms, causes and treatments for PTTD and Drop Foot.
Adult-acquired flatfoot or posterior tibial tendon dysfunction usually leads to a gradual loss of the arch. The posterior tibial muscle is a deep muscle in the back of the calf and has a long tendon that extends from above the ankle and attaches into several sites around the arch of the foot. The muscle acts like a stirrup on the inside of the foot to help support the arch. The posterior tibial muscle stabilizes the arch and creates a rigid platform for walking and running. If the posterior tibial tendon becomes damaged or tears, the arch loses its stability and as a result, collapses, causing a flatfoot.
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