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Consult Request Guidelines
for Posterior Tibial Tendonitis (Flatfoot)
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