Novel electrodiagnostic provocative techniques for the diagnosis of suspected tarsal tunnel syndrome

Abstract Background Electrodiagnostic tests (EDXTs) have been considered the gold standard method for diagnosis of tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS); however, definitive has not yet discovered. Our aim was to develop new nerve conduction provocative techniques in double and single leg stance as well combined ankle dorsiflexion with foot eversion accompanied by compression suspected TTS. Results Routine studies (NCSs) using medial plantar (MP) lateral (LP) nerves had a 60.9% sensitivity The diagnostic increased when combining three novel reaching 82.6% 78.3% either MP or LP NCSs respectively. further reach 100% considering latency amplitude. Conclusion full TTS reached battery tests. proposed workup this study recommends these biomechanically challenging complete especially symptomatic patients negative routine