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1Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China luithderek@yahoo.co.uk.
Foot & Ankle Specialist
|September 11, 2014
Abstract
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Gouty tophus of the tarsal tunnel is a rare cause of posterior tarsal tunnel syndrome. We present a case of acute posterior tarsal tunnel syndrome due to gouty tophus that required early tarsal tunnel release in order to avoid irreversible nerve damage. The presence of background neuropathy resulted in a less favorable result than expected.
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Therapeutic, Level V: Case report.
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