Varicosities as an etiology of tarsal tunnel syndrome and the significance of tinel's sign: report of two cases in young men and a review of the literature

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2009 Mar-Apr;99(2):144-7. doi: 10.7547/0980144.

Abstract

Two cases of tarsal tunnel syndrome in two young men with surgical and radiologic details are reported. The role of varicosities as a cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome and the significance of Tinel's sign are discussed through a large review of the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / etiology*
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / surgery
  • Varicose Veins / complications*
  • Varicose Veins / diagnosis*
  • Varicose Veins / surgery
  • Young Adult