J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2006 Jun;10(1):84-87.

The Results of Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Associated with Calcaneus Fracture

• Lee WC
• Kim YM

Abstract

PURPOSE: To review the results of surgical decompression for tarsal tunnel syndrome associated with calcaneus fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Six tarsal tunnel syndromes in five patients were surgically decompressed at our hospital with followed up of average 26.0 months (range, 12~36 months). All patients were male and average age at surgery was 50.0 years (range, 33~69 years). All five cases developed after calcaneus fractures including one bilateral case. Clinical results were assessed according to the criteria of Pfeiffer and Cracchiolo.
RESULTS
The result was good in three cases, fair in one case and poor in two cases. Four cases in four patients were satisfied with the result of treatment.
CONCLUSION
Clinical results of surgical treatment for tarsal tunnel syndrome associated with calcaneus fracture of the foot or ankle was improved and maintained in four of six cases.

Keyword

Tarsal tunnel syndrome; Calcaneus fracture; Decompression

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Calcaneus*
Decompression
Decompression, Surgical
Foot
Humans
Male
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome*