The sural nerve provides sensation to the back of the lower leg, including the calf, outer ankle, heel, and toes. The sural nerve aids in foot placement and balance by sensing pain, temperature ...

These symptoms may develop gradually or appear suddenly following injury. While sometimes overlooked among better-known nerves, the sural nerve plays a vital role in your daily function and mobility.

Dr. Alan Shih of the Tucson Neuropathy Institute, a subdivision of Head to Toe Healthcare is a podiatrist who specializes in treating a variety of foot and ankle problems ranging from fitting ...

Source: Goytizolo EA, et al. Mid-calf nerve block may enable early rehabilitation after foot and ankle surgery, preventing pain while allowing foot movement. Presented at: Spring American Society ...

The UAB Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Foot and Ankle Section is comprised of fellowship-trained, research-focused faculty that are recognized nationally and internationally. Our surgeons provide ...

Charcot foot is caused by nerve damage, often from diabetes or peripheral neuropathy. (damage to nerves not in the brain). Nerves are responsible for sensation, such as pain and temperature.

The procedure seemed to go smoothly, but in the weeks that followed, she began to feel debilitating pain. A second surgery ...

3. Clock circles Seated or lying down, flex one foot upward. This is called the 12 o’clock position. Then externally rotate the ankle so that you point the foot to the right, and go toward 1 o ...