J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1972 Dec;7(4):499-501. 10.4055/jkoa.1972.7.4.499.

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: A Case Report

• Yoon JH
• Ha KI

• KMID: 2463943
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1972.7.4.499

Abstract

Tarsal tunnel syndrom is characterized by pain, paresthesias in the foot in either the entire distribution of the tibial nerve or the distribution of one or two of its major branches and caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes posterior and inferior to the medial malleolus. This syndrome is not recognized as readily as its counterpart in the upper extremity, the carpal tunnel syndrome. Anatomically unlike the transv erse carpal ligament the laciniate ligament(flexor retinaculum) has several deep fibrous septa which blend with the periosteum covering the medial side of the calcaneus. The neurovascular bundle in the tarsal tunnel is often attached to some of these septa, rendering itself more liable to minor degrees of traction on movements of the foot. A case of tarsal tunnel syndrome, the patient 24 years old policeman, treated succesfully with surgical release of laciniate ligament is reported.

MeSH Terms

Calcaneus
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Foot
Humans
Ligaments
Paresthesia
Periosteum
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome*
Tibial Nerve
Traction
Upper Extremity