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Posterior Tibial Tendonitis (Flatfoot)
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
1)Orthotic (medial wedge and arch support - full length)
2)PT is not recommended
3)If severe pain - CAM walker
4)NSAIDS
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit None
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
1)Non-operative intervention can typically alleviate the pain.
2)Refractory cases occasionally require surgery.
Appointment Timeframe within 6 weeks
How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Patients must obtain and hand carry hardcopy radiographic studies (MRI/CT/X-rays)
Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555
Patients: 734-998-6541
Clinic Location Sites Ann Arbor - South Main Orthopedics
UM Consulting Physician Anish Raj Kadakia, M.D.
Revised on: 09/24/2009
 
 

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