Plastic and reconstructive surgery
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Plast. Reconstr. Surg. · Sep 2021
A Minimally Invasive Full Endoscopic Approach to Tibial Nerve Neurolysis in Diabetic Foot Neuropathy: An Alternative to Open Procedures.
Dellon et al. have reported that chronic nerve compression of the tibial nerve inside the tarsal tunnel, caused by diabetes mellitus, can be relieved following open decompression surgery. However, the large skin incision resulting from Dellon's procedure may cause wound healing problems. The authors report the possibility of a minimally invasive full endoscopic procedure. ⋯ Therapeutic, IV.