What is Soleal Sling Syndrome?
Soleus (or soleal) Sling Syndrome is an uncommon entrapment neuropathy where the tibial nerve becomes compressed beneath the fibromuscular arch (tendinous sling) of the soleus muscle, typically located roughly 9 cm below the popliteal crease.
Symptoms of Soleal Sling Syndrome
- Calf pain and tenderness, especially at the proximal calf where the fibrous sling crosses the tibial nerve
- Plantar foot numbness, paresthesia, or dysesthesia
- Positive Tinel’s sign at the sling location
- Flexor hallucis longus weakness due to chronic nerve compression
Sensory hypersensitivity, tight sensation in calf, occasional toe flexor weakness
Steps in Diagnosing & Managing Soleal Sling Syndrome
- Clinical Examination
- Nerve Conduction Study
What treatments do we offer?
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