Anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome
Evidence-based neurology checklist on anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome: Pathology This is caused by compression of the deep peroneal nerve at the ankle The compression is beneath the crural cruciate ligament Causes of compression Clinical features Associated features Treatment
Pathology
- This is caused by compression of the deep peroneal nerve at the ankle
- The compression is beneath the crural cruciate ligament
Causes of compression
Clinical features
Associated features
Treatment
References
- Liveson JA. Peripheral Neurology: Case Studies. Third edition. Oxford University Press Oxford 2000 p304-305.
- Brazis PW, Masdeu JC, Biller J. Localization in Clinical Neurology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Philadelphia 2007 p62.
- Mumenthaler M, Mattle H, Taub E. Neurology 4th edition. Thieme Stuttgart 2004 p796.
- DiDomenico LA, Masternick EB. Anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2006; 23:611-620.
- Reed SC, Wright CS. Compression of the deep branch of the peroneal nerve by the extensor hallucis brevis muscle: a variation of the anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome. Can J Surg 1995; 38:545-546.
