Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

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Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (also known as posterior tibial tendon insufficiency, progressive flatfoot or adult-acquired flatfoot) is a common foot condition in which the arch of the foot flattens over time. For this reason, people often use the terms "fallen arches" or "collapsed arches" to describe this condition.

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