Nerve Abnormalities
The nerves of the lower extremities help muscles to function and provide sensation to the skin and tissue. The most common examples of nerve abnormalities include neuropathy, neuroma, and a version of carpal tunnel that affects the ankle called tarsal tunnel. The cause of tarsal tunnel is not fully understood; however, injury, compression, and varicose veins are thought to be contributing factors. Compression, pinching, or abnormal biomechanics of the foot could be a sign of Morton’s neuroma, a thickening of tissue around the nerves in the foot. Complications related to diabetes can also lead to nerve abnormalities, which often feel like tingling, numbness, a burning sensation, pain, and/or weakness, depending on how advanced the condition is. Tingling and numbness may also be a sign of sciatica, typically resulting from a pinched or compressed nerve in the spine
Dr Abdul D Khan
MBBS(AMC, Vizag) MRCS(Edin, UK) MRCS(Glasg, UK) FRCS(Tr & Orth, UK) CCT(Tr & Orth, UK)