- Large and critically important tendons for foot function, traverse the ankle region.
- The Achilles tendon is the largest of the tendons and most frequently problematic. Other tendons include the peroneal group and the tibialis group.
- Injury to the tendons of the ankle region or progressive inflammation of the tendons with increasing disability, require a specialist’s attention. Dr Bothma will assess your foot and ankle and advise you in this regard.
- Ankle region tendon problems can be difficult to recover from (whether managed non-surgically or surgically) and treatment is specific with a high degree of compliance required.
