Mark D Schuenke, Craig H Thomajan, Kailey Carota Hanley, Al H Makkouk
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Abstract
A rare case of tarsal tunnel syndrome caused by flexor digitorum brevis hypertrophy. The patient presented with medial plantar pain and paresthesia but denies any injury. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a marked hypertrophy of the flexor digitorum brevis in close proximity to the medial and lateral plantar nerves, with herniation into the porta pedis. Surgical excision of the herniated muscle was performed, along with a tarsal tunnel release. The combined treatment resulted in symptomatic relief.
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The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, the official journal of the Association, is the oldest and most frequently cited peer-reviewed journal in the profession of foot and ankle medicine. Founded in 1907 and appearing 6 times per year, it publishes research studies, case reports, literature reviews, special communications, clinical correspondence, letters to the editor, book reviews, and various other types of submissions. The Journal is included in major indexing and abstracting services for biomedical literature.