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Anomalous tibial nerve. A case report

G J Sammarco1, S F Conti

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Cincinnati, OH.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
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A rare tibial nerve anomaly, where it fails to divide, is linked to tarsal tunnel syndrome. This anatomical variation is crucial for surgeons to recognize in ankle region procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Neurology
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a condition caused by compression of the tibial nerve.
  • Understanding tibial nerve anatomy is critical for surgical interventions in the ankle.

Observation:

  • A rare case of a nonterminating tibial nerve anomaly was identified.
  • The tibial nerve failed to bifurcate within the tarsal tunnel and talocalcaneal canal.

Findings:

  • All major plantar nerve branches originated directly from the main tibial nerve trunk.
  • This anomaly was associated with symptoms of tarsal tunnel syndrome.

Implications:

  • This anatomical variation has significant implications for posterior ankle surgery.
  • Surgeons must be aware of this anomaly to prevent inadvertent injury to critical nerve branches.