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Lateral plantar neuropathy.

S J Oh1, K H Kwon, J S Hah

  • 1Department of Neurology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Station, Birmingham, Alabama 35294, USA.

Muscle & Nerve
|August 24, 1999
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This study details 8 cases of lateral plantar neuropathy (LPN), a nerve condition affecting the foot. Trauma to the abductor tunnel in the foot was identified as the most frequent cause of LPN.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Podiatry
  • Nerve Conduction Studies

Background:

  • Lateral plantar neuropathy (LPN) is a condition characterized by sensory impairment.
  • Understanding the causes and diagnostic methods for LPN is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report and analyze cases of lateral plantar neuropathy.
  • To identify common causes and injury sites associated with LPN.

Main Methods:

  • Case series reporting on 8 patients with LPN.
  • Clinical examination assessing sensory impairment in the LPN territory.
  • Near-nerve needle sensory nerve conduction studies (NCS) of plantar nerves.

Main Results:

  • All 8 patients presented with sensory impairment consistent with LPN.

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  • Nerve conduction studies confirmed abnormalities localized to the lateral plantar nerve.
  • Trauma was the most common etiology, with injury often occurring within the abductor tunnel at the foot's instep.

    • Conclusions:

    • Near-nerve NCS is effective in diagnosing LPN.
    • The abductor tunnel is a common site for traumatic LPN.
    • Trauma is a primary cause of lateral plantar neuropathy.