Our Expert Podiatrists Can Help You Get Relief From Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Tarsal tunnel syndrome can cause debilitating pain and discomfort in your ankle and foot. Our board-certified podiatrists can determine how to reduce your inflammation and bring function back to the tibial nerve in your tarsal tunnel. It is important to schedule an appointment with one of our podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney to prevent further long-term damage to your foot and ankle. 

At Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, and McKinney, our podiatrists will ask about your medical history, symptoms, and lifestyle habits. There are a variety of factors that can aggravate your tarsal tunnel syndrome, such as:

• Individuals who suffer from chronically inflamed and swollen feet due to a pre-existing condition are at a higher risk for tarsal tunnel syndrome. These conditions include arthritis and diabetes.
• A structural abnormality that places increased pressure on the tarsal tunnel. This can include a flat foot, swollen tendon, varicose vein, cyst, bone spur, or tumor. 
• Injury, re-injury, and scar tissue in the foot and ankle area can create pressure on the tarsal tunnel. 
• Athletes or active individuals who are involved in activities with repetitive motions of the foot and ankle, such as running, jumping, or kicking.
• Activities that can aggravate tarsal tunnel syndrome, include prolonged standing or walking, running, climbing stairs, and wearing footwear that does not provide adequate arch support.

To ensure an accurate diagnosis, your podiatrist will include a physical exam and a nerve conduction test. The information gathered by your podiatrist will include your foot's range of motion, your ability to move your toes, and the strength and function of your tibial nerve. Lastly, imaging tests may be used to see the severity of inflammation and compression in your tarsal tunnel. These tests may include an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan.

 Our board-certified podiatrists at Foot & Ankle Centers of Frisco, Little Elm, & McKinney have extensive experience providing both conservative and surgical treatment for sural nerve entrapment. It is important to get an appointment right away with one of our podiatrists as the sural nerve is a major sensory nerve that we all depend on to do basic activities, such as walking or standing. When this nerve becomes entrapped, the symptoms can be both painful and make you feel unbalanced. Our podiatrists will diagnose the exact cause of your condition and develop a treatment plan to bring you pain relief. Schedule your appointment today