Electrophysiological Study of the Tibial Nerve Across the Tarsal Tunnel in Distal Symmetric Diabetic Polyneuropathy

Conclusions Tibial conduction abnormalities across tarsal tunnel are the most sensitive motor parameter in distal symmetric diabetic polyneuropathy, second only to conduction abnormalities of sensory/mixed distal nerves of the feet. The use of nerve conduction studies across tarsal tunnel of the tibial nerve may be useful in the electrophysiological protocol to confirm the diagnosis of distal symmetric diabetic polyneuropathy.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: Original Research Articles Source Type: research