(iii) Entrapment neuropathies of the foot and ankle

(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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Veröffentlicht in:Orthopaedics and trauma 2009-12, Vol.23 (6), p.404-411
Hauptverfasser: Williams, Timothy H.D, Robinson, Andrew H.N
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
ankle
foot
nerve compression
nerve entrapment
neuropathy
Orthopedics
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Zusammenfassung: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