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Clinics in diagnostic imaging (205). Baxter's neuropathy
Chern Yue Glen Ong1, Teck Yew Chin2
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
Singapore Medical Journal
|June 6, 2020
Summary
Baxter
Area of Science:
- Podiatry
- Neurology
- Radiology
Background:
- Chronic heel pain is a common ailment.
- Differential diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
Observation:
- A 48-year-old woman experienced persistent right heel pain and foot paresthesia.
- MRI revealed isolated atrophy of the abductor digiti minimi muscle.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with Baxter's neuropathy, a specific nerve entrapment.
- Successful management was achieved through surgical release of the affected nerve.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing Baxter's neuropathy in chronic heel pain.
- Understanding radiological and clinical features aids diagnosis and treatment planning.
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