Come curare tunnel tarsale?

Come curare tunnel tarsale?

Nella maggior parte dei casi di tunnel tarsale le cure migliori possono essere degli impacchi di ghiaccio, fisioterapia o infiltrazioni di corticosteroidi che serviranno a ridurre il dolore. Questi trattamenti, a seconda dell'intensità e gravità, possono durare dai 3 ai 6 mesi.

What is tarsal tunnel syndrome?

• Tarsal tunnel syndrome. Tarsal tunnel syndrome is the most commonly reported nerve entrapment of the ankle and is analogous to the carpal tunnel of the wrist. People with tarsal tunnel syndrome have pain in the plantar aspect of the foot mostly at night. Weight bearing increases pain and weakness is found on intrinsic foot muscles...

What is tarsal tunnel release surgery?

• Depending on the severity of the condition, the doctor may ultimately recommend one of several surgical procedures to address the problem, including an operation called tarsal tunnel release. In tarsal tunnel release, the surgeon creates an opening behind the ankle that extends down to the arch of the foot.

What passes through the floor of the tarsal tunnel?

• The floor of the tarsal tunnel is formed by the medial malleolus and the calcaneus. The tibial nerve, posterior tibial artery, posterior tibial vein, and flexor tendons travel in a bundle along this pathway through the tarsal tunnel, in the following order from anteromedial to posterolateral: Tibialis posterior tendon.

Why would a MRI be ordered for tarsal tunnel syndrome?

• MRIs may also be ordered if your doctor suspects that a mass or bony growth could be causing the tarsal tunnel syndrome. Can tarsal tunnel syndrome cause any complications? If tarsal tunnel syndrome is left untreated, it can result in permanent and irreversible nerve damage.