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Anterior Tibial Tendinitis

Anterior tibial tendonitis refers to the inflammation of the tendon in the region slightly above the ankle joint in the front. Causes of anterior tibial tendonitis include running on uneven surfaces, tendon overuse, high heels, repetitive and excessive movements, etc. Symptoms are pain, swelling, and stiffness of the affected region, especially with activities. Ankle braces, immobilization, physiotherapy, rest, ice pack, and painkillers effectively manage the condition.

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How long does it take for anterior tibial tendinitis to heal?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old female with no allergies, smoking and drinking. I am suffering from anterior tibial tendinitis. I first began to feel the throbbing pain in my foot a month back. I was told that I have tendinitis. Last two weeks, I have worked for 12 hours a day with no day off was a bi...  Read Full »

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Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you need not have to quit your job. What you can do is that you can get an ultrasonography (USG) of the tendon done which will show you the inflammation and it will provide you with the documentation of anterior tibial tendinitis. With this documentation, you can ap...  Read Full »

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