J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2008 Dec;12(2):216-219.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome secondary to the Varicosis of Posterior Tibial Vein (Two Cases Report)

• Lee JY
• Kim GL
• Ban TS

Abstract

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a complex of symptoms resulting from the compression of the posterior tibial nerve or its branches. Many studies have done on etiologic agents. We reported two cases of tarsal tunnel syndrome secondary to the varicosis of posterior tibial vein. Symptoms were relieved after excision of the varicosis, neurolysis and reposition of posterior tibial nerve.

Keyword

Tarsal tunnel syndrome; Varicosis; Excision

MeSH Terms

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tibial Nerve
Veins