Achilles tendon & Posterior tibial tendonitis You are here: Orthoped > Podiatry & Foot Questions > Achilles tendon & Posterior tibial tendonitis admin 1 Comment Podiatry & Foot Questions Is Achilles tendonitis the same as Posterior tibial tendonitis. If not what is the difference? Thanks sbrewer Related PostsAchilles tendonitis (1) sore scar from achilles tendon repair (3) results of nerve test on ruptured achilles…help (1) Haglund’s deformity (2) foot pain in teenager (1) Achilles tendon problem? (1)
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Vivian Abrams DPM
The Achilles tendon comes from the calf muscle and inserts in the back of the heel bone. The Posterior tibial tendon comes from it's muscle down the inside of the leg and under the medial malleolus to insert into the navicular bone.
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Vivian Abrams DPM
The Achilles tendon comes from the calf muscle and inserts in the back of the heel bone. The Posterior tibial tendon comes from it’s muscle down the inside of the leg and under the medial malleolus to insert into the navicular bone.