The Results of Treatment for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Associated with Calcaneus Fracture.
- Author:
Woo Chun LEE
1
;
Yoo Mi KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. wclee@seoulpaik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Tarsal tunnel syndrome;
Calcaneus fracture;
Decompression
- MeSH:
Ankle;
Calcaneus*;
Decompression;
Decompression, Surgical;
Foot;
Humans;
Male;
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2006;10(1):84-87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To review the results of surgical decompression for tarsal tunnel syndrome associated with calcaneus fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Six tarsal tunnel syndromes in five patients were surgically decompressed at our hospital with followed up of average 26.0 months (range, 12~36 months). All patients were male and average age at surgery was 50.0 years (range, 33~69 years). All five cases developed after calcaneus fractures including one bilateral case. Clinical results were assessed according to the criteria of Pfeiffer and Cracchiolo. RESULTS: The result was good in three cases, fair in one case and poor in two cases. Four cases in four patients were satisfied with the result of treatment. CONCLUSION: Clinical results of surgical treatment for tarsal tunnel syndrome associated with calcaneus fracture of the foot or ankle was improved and maintained in four of six cases.
