Tarsal tunnel Flashcards
1
Q
What is the roof of the tarsal tunnel?
A
- Flexor retinaculum.
2
Q
What is the nerve at risk which could lead to tarsal tunnel?
A
- Tibial nerve.
3
Q
What are the tendons that pass through the tarsal tunnel?
A
- Tibialis posterior.
- Flexor digitorium longus.
- Flexor hallucis longus.
4
Q
How can tarsal tunnel come about? What is the trigger?
A
Tendons can rub against eachother leading to inflammation and therefore tarsal tunnel.
