Posterior tibial tendon

Tenosynovitis of the posterior tibial tendon caused by a bony ridge at the insertion of the retinaculum. The retinaculum is thickened and the tendon subluxates

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Clinical information

Painful swelling on the medial side

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Tenosynovitis of the posterior tibial tendon caused by a bony ridge at the insertion of the retinaculum. The retinaculum is thickened and the tendon subluxates

Details

Sex: Female
Age: 51
Body part: Ankle

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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