Abstract
The anterior tarsal tunnel syndrome, described by Marinacci in 1968, is an entrapment neuropathy of the deep branch of the peroneal nerve beneath the inferior extensor retinaculum. Five cases of this syndrome are presented. The patients have complained pain or paresthesia in front of the ankle or dorsum of the foot. Hypaesthesia and hypoalgesia were found in sensory area of the deep peroneal nerve which was distinctly sensitive to pressure under the inferior extensor retinaculum. It is necessary to take care in making examinations on a patient who shows symptoms on the same place so as to avoid misdiagnosis and useless diagnostic procedures and treatment.
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