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FAQ about Tarsal tunnel syndrome
This FAQ explains tarsal tunnel syndrome in clear, practical terms. It covers what the condition is, why it happens, how it is diagnosed, what treatments are available, and what people can expect over time.…
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Prevention of Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression neuropathy in which the posterior tibial nerve, or one of its branches, is irritated as it passes through the narrow tarsal tunnel on the inner side of the…
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Diagnosis of Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is diagnosed by combining clinical observation with targeted testing that looks for irritation or compression of the tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel on the inside of the…
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Treatment for Tarsal tunnel syndrome
What treatments are used for Tarsal tunnel syndrome? The condition is usually managed with a combination of conservative measures, medical treatments, and, in some cases, surgery. The central aim is to relieve compression or…
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Causes of Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression or irritation of the tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel, a narrow passage behind the inner ankle. The condition develops when something reduces space…
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Symptoms of Tarsal tunnel syndrome
The symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome are usually caused by irritation or compression of the tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel on the inside of the ankle. The most typical symptoms…
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What is Tarsal tunnel syndrome
Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compression neuropathy of the tibial nerve as it passes through the tarsal tunnel, a narrow passage on the inner side of the ankle. In simple terms, the condition develops…