The sural nerve begins in the upper calf region where two significant nerves join together. It extends downward along the back outer section of your leg, curves around the ankle, and terminates ...

I sprained my ankle recently. ortho says I also damaged my sural nerve and that it's going to take months to heal. why so long? what are some do's and don'ts re. physical activity? Answer::Dear Sural ...

A biopsy of the sural nerve, fixed and stained with 1 per cent osmium tetroxide vapors by the method of Schultz and Rudneff 6 and embedded in paraffin, revealed nerve fibers with loss of myelin ...

Neurotrophic keratitis is historically a rare disease, but now that more understanding has been gained of the underlying etiology and manifestations, its prevalence is starting to increase, and ...

Ankle dorsiflexion stretch Ankle dorsiflexion stretches enhance flexibility and also provide a good stretch to the sural nerve. Sit with your legs extended in front of you and use a towel or band ...

Sural nerve pain or sensitivity can be signs of multiple (potentially severe) medical conditions. If you experience severe or persistent pain in your lower legs or feet, consult a healthcare provider.

A new study has assessed the usefulness of sural nerve biopsies in the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). The study, published in Clinical Neurophysiology, found ...

Sural nerve The sural nerve incorporates branches from the tibial and fibular nerves. It runs from the back of the knee to the foot and gives sensation to the skin of the lateral foot and ankle.

Background: Sural nerve injuries are an evident risk especially of minimal-invasive surgical Achilles tendon repair. However, detailed anatomical studies focusing on the relationship of the sural ...

Despite the notion that nerve surgery research has plateaued in the past several decades, some surgeons view timely, precise diagnostics and a new wave of research as a viable path to improved ...

Recovery After Nerve Graft Surgery Most people can go home the same day or one day after nerve graft surgery. Before you leave, the surgeon may use a splint or sling, which you may need to wear for ...

What are the symptoms of Sural nerve entrapment? I am trying to find out what causes my ankle and toe pain - peroneal nerve decompression was done 3 months ago but I still have this excruciating pain ...