ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2020
Results of ultrasound-guided release of tarsal tunnel syndrome: a review of 81 cases with a minimum follow-up of 18 months.
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- Functional Outcomes after Surgical Decompression for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2026Article
- [Functional Outcomes after Surgical Decompression for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome].Revista brasileira de ortopedia · 2026Article
- Percutaneous ultrasound-guided repair of Achilles tendon rupture: a cadaveric study and preliminary clinical report.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Article
- Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome and Postoperative Outcomes.Neurologia medico-chirurgica · 2025Article
- Advances in Ultrasound-Guided Surgery and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Musculoskeletal Diseases.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Cut-off value for a normal posterior tibial nerve to diagnose tarsal tunnel syndrome amongst people of different race in Pretoria, South Africa.Journal of medical radiation sciences · 2024Article
- The management of tarsal tunnel syndrome: A scoping review.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2024Article
- Needle‑based gastrocnemius lengthening: a novel ultrasound‑guided noninvasive technique: part II-clinical results.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2024Article
- Wharton's Jelly Tissue Allograft for Connective Tissue Defects Surrounding Nerves in the Tarsal Tunnel: A Retrospective Case Series.Reports (MDPI) · 2024Article
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings in Patients with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.Neurologia medico-chirurgica · 2022Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Near-Nerve Needle Sensory Technique for the Diagnosis of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- Ultrasound-guided surgery for lateral snapping hip: a novel ultraminimally invasive surgical technique.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Article
- A novel closed technique for ultrasound-guided plantar fascia release with a needle: review of 107 cases with a minimum follow-up of 24 months.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aims to analyse the clinical results of ultrasound-guided surgery for the decompression of the tibial nerve, including its distal medial and lateral branches, to treat tarsal tunnel syndrome. These structures are the complete flexor retinaculum and the deep fascia of the abductor hallucis muscle, including individualised release of the medial and lateral plantar nerve tunnels.
methodThis is a retrospective review of 81 patients (36 men and 45 women) with an average age of 41 years old (32-62) and an average clinical course of 31 months (8-96) compatible with idiopathic tarsal tunnel syndrome, who underwent ultrasound-guided decompression of the proximal and distal tarsal tunnel between February 2015 and November 2017 (both months included), with a minimum follow-up of 18 months.
resultsBased on the Takakura et al. scale for the 81 patients, 76.54% obtained excellent results, 13.58% good results, and 9.87% poor results. The patients with the longest course of symptoms displayed the worst results.
conclusionAlthough 9% of patients did not improve, ultrasound-guided tarsal tunnel release might be a viable alternative to conventional open approaches.
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