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Posterior tibial tendon insufficiency is the most common cause of adult-flat foot deformities. The tendon degenerates and bony deformities begin to occur in later stages.
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What is PTTD?
PTTD is the abbreviation for posterior tibial tendon dysfunction. It's a condition affecting the foot.
Artery serves the posterior thigh?
I believe that is the Femoral artery.
Three veins serving the leg?
anterior tibial, femoral, posterior tibialfemoral, posterior tibial, anterior tibial
What is the cpt code for suture of the posterior tibial nerve?
The CPT code for suture of the posterior tibial nerve is 99211.
Briely describe the the location of posterior tibial artery pulses?
They are right behind (directly posterior to) the tibial malleolus on the medial side
What four veins serve the leg?
femoral, posterior tibial, anterior tibial
What contributes to the formation of the popliteal vein?
The popliteal vein carries blood from the knee to the thigh and calf muscles and ultimately to the heart. The vein is formed from the merging of the two posterior tibial veins and ends as it merges in to the femoral vein.
The posterior side of the thigh leg and foot is served by what nerve?
The posterior side of the thigh, leg, and foot are served by the tibial nerve. The tibial nerve is a branch of the sciatic nerve.
Three arteries serving the leg inferior to the knee?
anterior tibial, posterior tibial, and peroneal
How do you raise your arches?
To avoid foot problems, increase and strengthen your arches you will need to raise your arches. Exercise the plantar fascia ligament and the posterior tibial tendon, which both support the arches of your feet
What is active insufficiency of the biceps tendon?
Elbow flexiom
What is the artery above the medial malleolus?
Posterior tibial artery.
