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Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

A condition in which the tibial nerve is compressed in the tarsal tunnel on the inner ankle, causing numbness, burning and pain in the sole. It is the foot's version of carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Q. What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?

Compression of posterior tibial nerve in the tarsal tunnel.

📝 Detailed Answer

Tarsal tunnel syndrome: ① posterior tibial nerve compression in tarsal tunnel (inner ankle), ② symptoms: burning, tingling, numbness in sole/heel, worse with activity, ③ causes: flat feet, ankle injury, ganglion cyst, varicose veins, ④ less common than carpal tunnel, ⑤ NCV studies confirm.

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