(iii) Entrapment neuropathies of the foot and ankle

Abstract Any of the 5 nerves supplying the foot and ankle (tibial, superficial & deep peroneal, sural, saphenous) can suffer compression neuropathy. The diagnosis is usually made clinically, supported by imaging and electrodiagnostic studies. Treatment is conservative or surgical. The known nerv...

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Published inOrthopaedics and trauma Vol. 23; no. 6; pp. 404 - 411
Main Authors Williams, Timothy H.D, Robinson, Andrew H.N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2009
Subjects
ankle
foot
nerve compression
nerve entrapment
neuropathy
Orthopedics
neuropathy
nerve compression
ankle
nerve entrapment
foot
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Summary:Abstract Any of the 5 nerves supplying the foot and ankle (tibial, superficial & deep peroneal, sural, saphenous) can suffer compression neuropathy. The diagnosis is usually made clinically, supported by imaging and electrodiagnostic studies. Treatment is conservative or surgical. The known nerve entrapments about the foot and ankle are presented with a discussion of their aetiology, clinical findings and treatment options.
ISSN:1877-1327
1877-1335
DOI:10.1016/j.mporth.2009.09.004