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Can Prolotherapy Help In Condition Of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Due To Injuries?

Can prolotherapy help in my condition of tarsal tunnel syndrome due to injuries suffered in 1984 and the many surgeries following that accident ,I ve been told that my condition is caused from scar tissue and that there is no way of removing scar tissue externally other than more surgery which only creates more scar tissue !!!
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

There is no evidence based data to suggest the usefulness of prolotherapy in the treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome.

The conservative line of management of the condition is as follows -

* Anti-inflammatory medications help reduce the inflammation and swelling of the tissues around the tibial nerve in the tarsal tunnel and may ease the irritation on the nerve.
* If your tarsal tunnel syndrome is being aggravated by an abnormal position of the foot such as pronation, orthotics may be suggested to relieve the problem. Orthotics worn inside your shoe can help support the arch and take tension off the tibial nerve.
* A cortisone injection may give temporary relief of symptoms. The cortisone is injected into the tarsal tunnel so that it bathes the nerve and other tissues. This may decrease the inflammation and swelling of the tissues in the tarsal tunnel and reduce the irritation on the nerve.

If all the above measures fail to resolve your symptoms, then surgery may be indicated.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Can Prolotherapy Help In Condition Of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Due To Injuries?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. There is no evidence based data to suggest the usefulness of prolotherapy in the treatment of tarsal tunnel syndrome. The conservative line of management of the condition is as follows - * Anti-inflammatory medications help reduce the inflammation and swelling of the tissues around the tibial nerve in the tarsal tunnel and may ease the irritation on the nerve. * If your tarsal tunnel syndrome is being aggravated by an abnormal position of the foot such as pronation, orthotics may be suggested to relieve the problem. Orthotics worn inside your shoe can help support the arch and take tension off the tibial nerve. * A cortisone injection may give temporary relief of symptoms. The cortisone is injected into the tarsal tunnel so that it bathes the nerve and other tissues. This may decrease the inflammation and swelling of the tissues in the tarsal tunnel and reduce the irritation on the nerve. If all the above measures fail to resolve your symptoms, then surgery may be indicated. Hope this information is helpful. Good day