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Marietta Podiatrist Take on Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome foot

What is the Tarsal Tunnel?

The tarsal tunnel is comprised of a few nerves, blood vessels, and tendons that are collected to the inside (medial) aspect of the ankle. They are all covered with a ligamnet (the flexor retinaculum). The structures inside the tarsal tunnel are: the posterior tibial nerve and branches, the posterior tibial tendon, the flexor digitorum longus tendon, the flexor hallucis longus tendon, the posterior tibial artery, the posterior tibial vein.

What Is Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?

Tarsal tunnel syndrome occurs when there is too much pressure on the posterior tibial nerve within the tarsal tunnel. This can occur from injury, tendonitis, varicose veins, vascular issues, radiculopathy, etc. Patients might experience radiating pain from the tarsal tunnel to their feet or up their legs.

What Are Treatments for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome?

 

Please feel free to reach out to our Marietta Foot and Ankle Doctors for treatment options!

Author
Ryan Goldfine, DPM Dr. Ryan Goldfine is a board certified foot and ankle surgeon. He is a Marietta Podiatrist.

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