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tarsal tunnel decompression - operative indications
tarsal tunnel decompression - operative considerations

Tarsal tunnel decompression-incision midway between Achilles

Tarsal tunnel decompression-The retinaculum is opened

Tarsal tunnel decompression-Vascular sloops are placed

Tarsal tunnel decompression-Lateral plantar nerves
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Tarsal tunnel decompression-Medial calcaneal branches

Tarsal tunnel decompression-Medial calcaneal branches
The medial calcaneal branch(es) is the third terminal branch to be identified and ensured free. This sits behind the lateral plantar nerve and on occasion(as here) is present as multiple branches(3,4) rather than a single structure.