Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
While most people know about carpal tunnel syndrome, a nerve inflammation in the wrist caused by repetitive motion of the hands and wrists, few are aware that a similar condition exists which affects the cluster of nerves connecting the foot to the leg. Much like carpal tunnel, tarsal tunnel syndrome can severely inhibit a worker’s ability to perform his or her duties.
Although the direct causes of tarsal tunnel syndrome can sometimes be unclear, it is far more common in athletes and people whose occupations keep them engaged in activities which put continued stress on the tarsal tunnel area. With the aid of a skilled lawyer, those who develop tarsal tunnel syndrome as a result of their work activities may be able to file a successful workers’ compensation claim.
Signs and Symptoms
Tarsal tunnel syndrome can lead to many different symptoms in varying degrees of severity, from minor nuisance to significant impairment, such as:
- Numbness in the lower leg
- Pain and tingling sensation around the ankles and toes
- A burning feeling originating in the base of the foot and radiating upward
- A feeling of pins and needles in the foot and lower leg
- Pain in the foot and lower leg which worsens with activity and subsides with rest
These effects can dramatically reduce the quality of life and inhibit your ability to participate in your regular activities and work-related tasks.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one is suffering from tarsal tunnel syndrome as a result of everyday workplace activities, an experienced and knowledgeable Philadelphia worker’s compensation attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., can help ensure that you recover the cost of your medical expenses through a Philadelphia workers’ compensation claim. Call today at 215-238-1130 for a free consultation to discuss the details of your case.