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Roos N, Mahlaola TB, Hazell L. Cut-off value for a normal posterior tibial nerve to diagnose tarsal tunnel syndrome amongst people of different race in Pretoria, South Africa. J Med Radiat Sci 2024. [PMID: 38641991 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Posterior tibial nerve (PTN) cross-sectional area (CSA) reference values for the diagnosis of tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) using ultrasound imaging exist in several countries but not in South Africa (SA). Therefore, the objective was to measure the CSA reference values for PTN in SA. METHODS Ultrasound CSA measurements of PTN in both ankles on 112 participants were performed, the mean measurement was recorded, and the effect of race, age, gender, and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. RESULTS In this study, the primary variables age and BMI affect the CSA measurement of the PTN. A positive correlation was found between PTN asymptomatic size and age (r = 0.196, P < 0.05), size and BMI (r = 0.200, P < 0.05). Age (categories) had a mean value of 3.17 for the age group 36-45 years (95% confidence interval (CI) 2.9-3.4). The mean BMI was 30.0 kg/m2 (CI 28.57-31.08). As for the asymptomatic PTN, a mean CSA reference value of 0.10 cm2 was obtained. CONCLUSION With increase in age and BMI, a greater PTN measurement will occur. Race appears to be a contributing factor, but further research is needed in this regard. The reference CSA value for normal PTN should be set at 0.10 cm2 for all racial groups for a basic musculoskeletal ultrasound exam protocol in South Africa.
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- Natasha Roos
- Dr Scholtz & Partners Radiology Department, Montana Hospital, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) is an entrapment neuropathy of the tibial nerve (TN) within the tarsal tunnel (TT) at the level of the tibio-talar and/or talo-calcaneal joints. Making a diagnosis of TTS can be challenging, especially when symptoms overlap with other conditions and electrophysiological studies lack specificity. Imaging, in particular MRI, can help identify causative factors in individuals with suspected TTS and help aid surgical management. In this article, we review the anatomy of the TT, the diagnosis of TTS, aetiological factors implicated in TTS and imaging findings, with an emphasis on MRI.
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- Davoud Khodatars
- Radiology Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK.
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- Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Foot and Ankle Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Radiology Department, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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Symanski JS, Ross AB, Davis KW, Brunner MC, Lee KS. US for Traumatic Nerve Injury, Entrapment Neuropathy, and Imaging-guided Perineural Injection. Radiographics 2022; 42:1546-1561. [PMID: 35776677 DOI: 10.1148/rg.210152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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US is commonly performed to help diagnose traumatic peripheral nerve injury and entrapment neuropathy, particularly with superficial nerves, where higher spatial resolution provides an advantage over MRI. Other advantages of US include dynamic evaluation, easy contralateral comparison, fewer implant contraindications, less artifact from ferromagnetic debris, and facile needle guidance for perineural injections. The authors review peripheral nerve US for traumatic peripheral nerve injury with an emphasis on injury grading and entrapment neuropathy and describe best-practice techniques for US-guided perineural injections while highlighting specific techniques and indications. Online supplemental material is available for this article. ©RSNA, 2022.
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- John S Symanski
- From the Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 (J.S.S., A.B.R., K.W.D., M.C.B., K.S.L.); and Department of Radiology, William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wis (M.C.B.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 (J.S.S., A.B.R., K.W.D., M.C.B., K.S.L.); and Department of Radiology, William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wis (M.C.B.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 (J.S.S., A.B.R., K.W.D., M.C.B., K.S.L.); and Department of Radiology, William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wis (M.C.B.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 (J.S.S., A.B.R., K.W.D., M.C.B., K.S.L.); and Department of Radiology, William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wis (M.C.B.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792 (J.S.S., A.B.R., K.W.D., M.C.B., K.S.L.); and Department of Radiology, William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital, Madison, Wis (M.C.B.)
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de Souza Reis Soares O, Duarte ML, Brasseur JL. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: An Ultrasound Pictorial Review. J Ultrasound Med 2022; 41:1247-1272. [PMID: 34342896 DOI: 10.1002/jum.15793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2021] [Revised: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Tarsal tunnel syndrome may be idiopathic or may be caused by various conditions: bone disease, thickening of the retinaculum, hematoma, or iatrogenic nerve damage; tendinopathy or tenosynovitis; the presence of supernumerary muscles such as an accessory soleus, peroneocalcaneus internus, or accessory flexor digitorum muscle; bone or joint disorders; expansile tumors or cysts; and venous aneurysm or kinking of the tibial artery. The purpose of this article is to describe and illustrate most of the causes of tarsal tunnel syndrome, as diagnosed by ultrasound, which is a practical, inexpensive method.
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Carroll AS, Simon NG. Current and future applications of ultrasound imaging in peripheral nerve disorders. World J Radiol 2020; 12:101-129. [PMID: 32742576 PMCID: PMC7364285 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v12.i6.101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Neuromuscular ultrasound (NMUS) is a rapidly evolving technique used in neuromuscular medicine to provide complimentary information to standard electrodiagnostic studies. NMUS provides a dynamic, real time assessment of anatomy which can alter both diagnostic and management pathways in peripheral nerve disorders. This review describes the current and future techniques used in NMUS and details the applications and developments in the diagnosis and monitoring of compressive, hereditary, immune-mediated and axonal peripheral nerve disorders, and motor neuron diseases. Technological advances have allowed the increased utilisation of ultrasound for management of peripheral nerve disorders; however, several practical considerations need to be taken into account to facilitate the widespread uptake of this technique.
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- Antonia S Carroll
- Brain and Mind Research Centre, University of Sydney, Camperdown 2050, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney, Westmead 2145, NSW, Australia
- Department of Neurology, St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Darlinghurst 2010, NSW, Australia
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- Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, Frenchs Forest 2086, NSW, Australia
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Huynh W, Kuan J, Cordato DJ. Extraneural ganglionic cysts causing tarsal tunnel syndrome. Clin Neurophysiol 2020; 131:1241-1242. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2020.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2020] [Revised: 03/11/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ultrasound (US) imaging has become one of the most useful modalities to assess peripheral nerve disorders. Nowadays, it is as important as nerve conduction studies and electromyography for peripheral nerve entrapment. Additionally, US is also helpful in guiding a possible intervention. As peripheral nerves are tiny, palpation-guided injections are really challenging for precisely targeting the nerves. By using US, perineural injections have significantly become safe and effective. Recently, US-guided hydrodissection has emerged as the mainstream for nerve entrapment. Accordingly, this review aims to summarize and update the mechanism and evidence regarding this imperative procedure for neuropathic pain management. Furthermore, the pathogenesis, anatomic features, US findings and histological correlations of nerve entrapment syndromes will also be discussed in this article.
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- Ke-Vin Chang
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, 10845, Taiwan
- National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, 10051, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, National Taiwan University Hospital, Bei-Hu Branch, Taipei, 10845, Taiwan
- National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, 10051, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, 06532, Turkey
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Kho JSB, Almeer G, McGarry S, James SL, Botchu R. Technical report: dynamic assessment of plantar fasciitis and plantar fascia tears utilising dorsiflexion of the great toe. J Ultrasound 2020; 23:397-400. [PMID: 31721101 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-019-00411-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Discrimination between plantar fasciitis and partial tears of the plantar fascia can be difficult on ultrasound given laxity of the plantar fascia in the region of its calcaneal insertion and anisotropy. Dynamic assessment with great toe dorsiflexion can improve visualisation of the proximal portion of the plantar fascia on ultrasound, by straightening the plantar fascia due to the windlass mechanism. This article describes the technique and its anatomical basis.
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