Neuroma and Nerve Pain

Morton's Neuroma

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Calcaneal Nerve Syndrome

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Calcaneal Nerve Syndrome | Heel Nerve Pain

Certain cases of plantar fascitis may not only be due to the plantar fascia scarring and swelling, but may also be due to a nerve pinched in the ankle region. Calcaneal nerve entrapment is due to a branch of the tarsal tunnel nerves being trapped or scarred in the arch. With regular plantar fascia treatment, this problem may not resolve. University Foot and Ankle Institute of California performs neurosensory testing to check for nerve compression and ultrasound testing to check for plantar fascia problems prior to surgical care and for diagnosis of problems.

Conservative care will often include cortisone injection about the nerve and physical therapy with possible bracing for a period of time. Custom insoles/orthotics are often used to relieve the pain along the problematic nerve. All aspects of conservative care are attempted prior to surgical care consideration. Cryotherapy is sometimes used as treatment to make the nerve pain symptoms improve without surgery.

The surgical release is commonly necessary if heal nerve pain continues. The surgical procedure is done in an outpatient setting with fairly rapid recovery.

Picture showing calcaneal nerve branch	Picture showing medial and lateral plantar nerve tunnels prior to release.

University Foot and Ankle Institute doctors are some of only surgeons in the world with experience in neurosensory testing and ultrasound uses combined in the diagnosis and treatment of nerve entrapments about the ankle and heel. We pride ourselves in dealing with Calcaneal Nerve Syndrome / Heel Nerve Pain cases that have failed conservative care in a timely and innovative manner. Our California Podiatrists, doctors, surgeons and physical therapists are the very best! Request an appointment with a doctor at our Los Angeles or other Southern California offices.