Can you walk with a torn posterior tibial tendon?
Can you walk with a torn posterior tibial tendon? After the transfer, the toes will still be able to move and most patients will not notice a change in how they walk. Although the transferred tendon can substitute for the posterior tibial tendon, the foot still is not normal. Some people may not be able to run or return to competitive sports after surgery. How long does it take for a torn posterior tibial tendon to heal? Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction generally takes 6-8 weeks to improve and early activity on a healing tendon can result in a set back...