Dr. Raju Vaishya, senior orthopedic surgeon at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, and Dr. Jitendra Mangwani from the University Hospitals of Leicester, UK, discuss a recent review article on Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD). The article focuses on the clinical understanding and management of PTTD, a condition that affects foot and ankle function and often goes underdiagnosed. The authors highlight the strength of international collaboration in enriching the review’s content and its relevance to orthopedic practice. They also reflect on the future of arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine in India, emphasizing the need for greater medical support in traditional Indian sports like hockey, kabaddi, and football. The Journal of Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine (JASSM) is owned by the Indian Arthroscopy Society and published by Scientific Scholar.
This news was covered by Medical Dialogues.
