Question 1

is surgery for tarsal tunnel syndrome / plantar fascitis a good choice?

Accepted Answer

Caution: I think conservative treatment should be exhausted before contemplating surgical treatment. If all else fails then surgery really becomes the option.

Question 2

generally speaking,  how long should i expect to be on narcotic pain medication after tarsal tunnel syndrome surgery?

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Less than a day: Over the bandage and dressings, the application of a posterior rest splint (the back half of a cast) for immobilization minimizes motion and thus minimizes pain.

Question 3

is surgery needed for foot drop from anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome (deep peroneal nerve entrapment) from ant tib tenosynovitis from ultrasound burn?

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Get 2nd opinion: U have a hx of compartment syndrome and fasciotimies... You've been through alot. The surgery u are discussing  is not a commonly done orthopedic  or perpipheral nerve  release. I would get another opinion before you have surgery . Best option would be to see a surgeon who has done this release several times before. Do some research . Good luck!

Question 4

how do you treat tarsal tunnel syndrome?

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Many ways: Tarsal tunnel syndorme can be treated in many ways consisting of immobilization, to injection therapy, to physical therapy, to surgery.

Question 5

is tarsal tunnel syndrome considered a medical disability?

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It is a condition: Most cases of tarsal tunnel can be treated with medical and surgical options.  Lots of podiatrists and orthopedic foot & ankle surgeons can adequately deal with this condition.  Sometimes, permanent complications such as pain and numbness might result.  If severe enough, these symptoms might prove disabling.  Talk with a podiatrist or orthopedist in regards to this.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: tarsal tunnel syndrome?

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Nerve compression: Usually of the posterior tibial nerve, as the lacinate ligament compresses it against the ankle bone.  It's associated with excessive pronation and folks with flat feet.  Treatment involves correcting pronation with an orthotic, injections to rest the nerve, antiinflammatories and if all else fails, surgery to release the ligament from the nerve.

Question 7

spasticity common with tarsal tunnel syndrome???

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To some extent: Compression of the structures in the tarsal tunnel can cause muscular spasm of the medial aspect of the foot.  On the other hand, if it is particularly severe, there may be something else going on.

Question 8

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes tarsal tunnel syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Compression on the : Posterior tibial nerve and or its branches. This can be caused by the extensor retinaculum (a band of tissue that overlies the nerves) becomes too tight which can occur when a foot flattens...Engorged blood vessels next to the nerve, any soft tissue mass in the area.....Or things of that nature.  They all in some way put pressure in the nerve....

Question 9

what is tarsal tunnel syndrome?

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Nerve compression: Is a compression neuropathy and painful foot condition in which the tibial nerve is compressed as it travels through the tarsal tunnel on the medial side of the ankle. Symptoms include pain, burning tingling, numbness and other "odd" sensations at the ankle, heel and/or foot level.  See a podiatrist or orthopedist for diagnosis or treatment.

Question 10

describe tarsal tunnel syndrome?

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Pain, burning: Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an injury or compression of the posterior tibial nerve.  This runs behind the inside ankle bone into the foot at the level of the heel bone.
Most symptoms will be pain and burning from the level of the ankle to the bottom of the foot depending on which nerve branches are involved.

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Generally speaking, how long should i expect to be on narcotic pain medication after tarsal tunnel syndrome surgery?

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Is surgery needed for foot drop from anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome (deep peroneal nerve entrapment) from ant tib tenosynovitis from ultrasound burn?

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How do you treat tarsal tunnel syndrome?

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Is tarsal tunnel syndrome considered a medical disability?

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Spasticity common with tarsal tunnel syndrome???

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