Tarsal tunnel syndrome Flashcards
1
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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
A
-compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it winds around the medial malleolus
2
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
- Pain as aching, burning, tingling and numbness
- radiate pain from heel to toes or proximally to calf
- swelling below medial malleolus
3
Q
Diagnosis
A
- Signs and symptoms
- Neurodynamic tests
- Tinels signs
4
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Treatment
A
- Neurodynamics
- corticosteroid injection
- NSAIDS
- Shoe modification
- Orthotics
- Surgery to decrease compression
