What is Tarsal tunnel syndrome?

It is an idiopathic neuropathy manifested with foot and ankle pain. It consists of the entrapment and compression of the nerves located in the tarsal tunnel, especially the posterior tibial nerve, responsible for controlling the muscles of the soles of the feet and ankle.

Although it has not been possible to identify a specific cause of this condition, which has a higher incidence in women than in men, the most accepted are:

Arthritis, diabetes, thyroid conditions.
Ankle injuries such as sprains and fractures.
Excess repetitive movements in that area.
Flatfoot.
Recurrent inflammation symptoms.
Varicose veins.
Bone malformations.

Signs and symptoms Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Crampy ankle.
Sting that starts in the sole of the foot and toes and reach the calf.
Numbness and tingling in the ankle.
Difficulty walking or standing for a long time.
Swelling and burning in the feet.

Prevention:

Avoid tight shoes.
Wear footwear with arch, foot, and heel support.
When performing any sports, use special shoes or an orthopedic accessory.

Diagnosis and treatment Tarsal tunnel syndrome

The orthopedist will assess your case and request the necessary studies such as X-rays, electromyography, MRI, and blood tests, among others, to determine the appropriate treatment for you, which may include physical therapy, special shoe inserts, and the intake of medications. . If necessary, surgery can be done to free the compressed nerve.

At the Orthopedics and Traumatology Center we seek to improve the lives of patients restricted or immobilized by musculoskeletal disorders or injuries. We specialize in the care of the locomotor system by integrating the latest medical, biological, and technological advances, in strict adherence to the highest international standards of patient care.

We put our skills and knowledge at your service to provide you and your loved ones with cutting-edge treatments and highly specialized medical care in the following procedures:

Arthroscopic surgery.
Partial and total joint replacement surgery (prostheses).
Trauma surgery.
Hand surgery.
Foot and ankle surgery.
Spinal surgery.

We treat injuries such as:

Dislocation.
Chronic bone and joint diseases.
Ligaments.
Spinal diseases.
Joint replacements.

Related centers and departments

Fuentes:

mayoclinic.org.
neurología.com
msdmanuals.com
fisioterapia-online.com
medigraphic.com
Cisneros FA. Síndrome del túnel del tarso. An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC. 2021;66(1):54-56. doi:10.35366/99490.
Vázquez-Alonso MF, Díaz-Avalos AL. Cambios morfológicos y dimensionales en el túnel del carpo por resonancia magnética (preoperatorios y postoperatorios) . Acta Ortop Mex. 2018;32(4):209-213.
García-Renedo RJ, Pérez-Carro L, Fernández-Torres JJ, et al. Dolor anterolateral de tobillo, diagnóstico diferencial y abordaje. Presentación de un caso. Acta Ortop Mex. 2011;25(1):63-66.
Hernández GEH, Pérez SG, Mosquera BG. Síndrome del túnel del tarso causado por un ganglión epineural. AMC. 2013;17(6):745-754.

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Pfizer-
BioNTech

Pfizer-BioNTech

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 95% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

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How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 16 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or polysorbate.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, malaise, and swollen lymph nodes.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 14 days of having the complete scheme (after the administration of the 2nd dose), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

Moderna

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vaccine type: mRNA
Effectiveness: 94.5% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

Does not contain egg, latex, or preservatives.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 28 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

Who should or shouldn’t get the vaccine?
People who should receive the vaccine are those over 18 years old.
People who should not receive the vaccine are those who have a history of anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) or who are allergic to any component of this vaccine.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, nausea, and swollen lymph nodes in the arm in which you received the injection.

Janssen/
Johnson
& Johnson

Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 72.0% in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.
85% in the prevention of severe COVID-19.

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How many doses are needed?
Only one dose in needed.

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, headache, fatigue, muscle pain, chills, fever, and nausea.

How long will it take for me to be protected and what does it protect me from?
After 28 days of having the complete scheme (the last dose applied), the protection period is still under study. It protects us from 85% serious COVID-19 or requiring hospitalization.

AstraZeneca
and
Oxford
University

AstraZeneca and Oxford University

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 82% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 56 days apart (or up to 84 days apart, if necessary).

What are the possible side effects of the vaccine?
Pain where the injection was given, fatigue, headache, myalgia, arthralgia, and fever, which were mild to moderate in intensity and disappeared within 48 hours of vaccination.

Sputnik V

What is its effectiveness and what does it refer to?

Adenovirus vector-based vaccine.
Effectiveness: 92% after the second dose in the prevention of symptomatic COVID-19.

How many doses are needed?
Two doses are needed, at least 21 days apart (or up to six weeks apart, if necessary).

What is Tarsal tunnel syndrome?

Signs and symptoms Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Diagnosis and treatment Tarsal tunnel syndrome

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