M76.829Posterior tibial tendinitis, unspecified leg M76. 829 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Posterior tibial tendonitis is a condition that results in pain on the inner side of the foot and ankle. It may cause instability while walking. Over time, the condition can lead to the arches becoming flattened, a condition called adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD). Diagnosis is made by physical examination.Oct 7, 2021
What causes Posterior Tibial Tendonitis? Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction often happens due to repetitive overuse. Dancers and athletes who play high impact sports are at risk due to the stress they place on this tendon. An acute injury, such as a fall or collision, can also tear the posterior tibial tendon.
Posterior tibial tendinopathy includes both “tendonitis” (a condition involving inflammation of the tendon) and “tendinosis” (a condition involving degeneration of the tendon over time). For the majority of athletes, such as in runners, dysfunction of the tendon occurs gradually due to overuse and over-pronation.
Signs of PTTD may include:Pain and swelling along the ankle or inside of the foot. ... Pain when standing on toes.Ankle rolls inward.Difficulty walking on uneven surfaces.Difficulty walking up and down stairs.A previous limp that gets worse.Unusual or uneven wear on shoes.Nov 4, 2021
Ice. Apply cold packs on the most painful area of the posterior tibial tendon for 20 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day to keep down swelling. Do not apply ice directly to the skin. Placing ice over the tendon immediately after completing an exercise helps to decrease the inflammation around the tendon.
When the posterior tibial tendon gets irritated, it can cause pain in the arch of your foot, foot swelling, and can make it difficult to stand or walk.
Compression helps to prevent and decrease swelling. Swelling can cause increased pain and slow the healing response, so limit it as much as possible. A compression sleeve/stocking can help to limit the amount of swelling and promote blood flow back out of the lower leg.Dec 6, 2015
Limited flexibility – If you have tight calf muscles and they're restricting normal ankle range of motion, this could spell trouble for your tib post. Your ankle is forced to collapse the arch down more to get around the calf tightness and ends up increasing stress on your tibialis posterior tendon.