ArticleOrthopedic reviews2022
The Course of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome after Ultrasound-Guided Injections.
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- Differences in Diagnosing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Across the Literature: A Systematic Review and a Call for Standardization.JBJS reviews · 2026Pooled it
- 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
- Unlocking Musculoskeletal Anatomy: Enhancing Second-Year Medical Students' Knowledge Recall and Self-Efficacy with a Physician-Led Ultrasound Session.Medical science educator · 2025Article
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome - A Comprehensive Review.The Iowa orthopaedic journal · 2024Review
- The bifurcation and topography of the posterior tibial artery within the tarsal tunnel.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundLocal ultrasound (US)-guided injections of anesthetics with corticosteroids are commonly performed for the conservative treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS).
objectiveThis retrospective study aimed to investigate the outcomes of TTS after US-guided injections.
methodsThe study included patients who were diagnosed with TTS and received US-guided injections as part of their initial treatment. The pain levels were noted on a scale between zero and ten before and after each injection. The patients were divided into non-surgical and surgical groups. The nonsurgical group included patients who had received US-guided injections and did not proceed to surgical treatment, and the surgical group included those who received US-guided injections and ultimately underwent tarsal tunnel release (TTR). The two groups were compared in terms of age, post-injection follow-up time, and the amount of pain reduction immediately after injection (ΔPN). In the surgical group, outcomes of surgical treatment were also assessed.
resultsA total of 218 patients were diagnosed with TTS and received US-guided injections. After the injections, 169 patients (77.5%) did not go on to TTR (nonsurgical group) and 49 patients (22.5%) underwent TTR (surgical group). The average ages for the nonsurgical and surgical groups were 53.8 and 48.9 years (P = 0.03). The average time between the injection and final follow-up for the nonsurgical group was 339 days. The average time between the injection and TTR for the surgical group was 145 days. There were no differences in pain relief after the injections between the nonsurgical and surgical groups (mean ΔPN: 3.6 and 3.8, respectively). The average post-surgical follow-up time was 117 days. At final follow-up, 41 patients (84%) in the surgical group had complete resolution of pain and neurological symptoms.
conclusionUS-guided injection can be an effective conservative treatment option for patients with TTS. Younger patients may be more likely to proceed to TTR. Level of Evidence: Level III.
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