The pressure impairs nerve function, leading to pain and numbness in the affected area. Patients typically develop a pinched nerve as a result of an injury or from stress on a nerve due to ...

Injuries that can cause ankle pain include: Sprained Ankle A sprained ankle occurs when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch too far and can tear. A sprained ankle can cause symptoms such ...

The sciatic nerve is stimulated at the ankle (upper trace) and at the knee (lower trace). Compound muscle action potentials are recorded from plantar muscle. Typical nerve conduction abnormalities ...

Review of the literature on relevant injection procedure found that injury ... and nerve exploration but no repair in 1 case. Late-stage functional reconstruction of the foot and ankle was ...

In summary, preventing diabetic neuropathy involves a combination of good blood sugar control, regular exercise, a healthy diet, weight management, proper foot care, and routine medical check-ups.

The most accessible sensory nerve for biopsy is the sural nerve located behind the ankle. The procedure involves injection of a local anesthetic in the area to be biopsied. An incision about two ...