Hypertrophic sustentaculum tali causing a tarsal tunnel syndrome: a case report.

Garchar, D J; Lewis, J E; DiDomenico, L A · J Foot Ankle Surg · 2001

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A case report of tarsal tunnel syndrome caused by a hypertrophic sustentaculum tali is presented. This is the first reported case secondary to this etiology. Complete resolution of the patient's symptoms has been obtained through resection of the hypertrophic anatomy. The authors also discuss possible etiologies of tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy