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Tibial Neuropathy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Disease of the TIBIAL NERVE (also referred to as the posterior tibial nerve). The most commonly associated condition is the TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. However, LEG INJURIES; ISCHEMIA; and inflammatory conditions (e.g., COLLAGEN DISEASES) may also affect the nerve. Clinical features include PARALYSIS of plantar flexion, ankle inversion and toe flexion as well as loss of sensation over the sole of the foot. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p32)

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Entry terms

  • Internal Popliteal Neuropathy
  • Medial Popliteal Neuropathy
  • Posterior Tibial Nerve Diseases
  • Posterior Tibial Neuropathy
  • Tibial Nerve Diseases

In other languages

  • French

  • Atteinte du nerf sciatique poplité interne
  • Atteintes du nerf tibial postérieur
  • Neuropathie du nerf sciatique poplité interne
  • Neuropathie du nerf tibial postérieur

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