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Medial calcaneal nerve. An anatomical study.

B C Didia¹, A U Horsefall

¹Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

|March 1, 1990

Summary

The medial calcaneal nerve is consistently present in all individuals, originating variably from the tibial or lateral plantar nerve. This nerve is crucial for heel pad sensation and diagnosing heel pain.

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Area of Science:

Anatomy
Neuroscience
Podiatry

Background:

The medial calcaneal nerve's anatomical details are essential for understanding foot biomechanics.
Heel pain is a common condition with various potential etiologies.

Purpose of the Study:

To precisely determine the origin, course, and distribution of the medial calcaneal nerve.
To compare the medial calcaneal nerve with the inferior calcaneal nerve.
To review the nerve's clinical significance in diagnosing heel pain.

Main Methods:

Anatomical dissection and observation of the human foot.
Comparative analysis with existing anatomical literature.

Main Results:

The medial calcaneal nerve was identified in all studied subjects.
Its origin demonstrated variability, arising from the tibial nerve or the lateral plantar nerve.
The nerve innervates the flexor retinaculum and the skin of the heel pad.

Conclusions:

The medial calcaneal nerve is a constant anatomical structure in the human foot.
Understanding its variable origin and innervation is key for accurate diagnosis.
The medial calcaneal nerve plays a significant role in heel pain perception.

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