| Tarsal
Tunnel Syndrome Surgery |
| .Surgical
Anatomy |
The
incision spans the flexor retinaculum
and the abductor hallucis muscle (area
in rectangle below) |
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| .Procedure |
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1.
The flexor retinaculum is being divided
to expose the underlying structures.
The abductor hallucis muscle is covering
the medial and lateral plantar tunnels. |
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2.
The abductor hallucis muscle is pulled
back, its fascia forming the medial
and lateral tunnels is divided above
each tunnel; and finally the septum
is divided. |
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3.
Once the septum is removed the vessels
and nerves share a common tunnel, allowing
more room for movement and less compression. |
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