Biomedical subjects

Justin Franson

Publications and source records attributed to Justin Franson.

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PubMed2006

Intermetatarsal compression neuritis.

Intermetatarsal compression neuritis can be a disabling condition. Individuals who don't respond well to initial treatments are left with persistent pain and frustration. The conservative approach to the treatment of neuromas includes shoe modifications, padding, orthotics, cortisone injections, and serial alcohol sclerosing injections. When a person has failed conservative treatment for a forefoot neuroma, surgery can be considered to alleviate pain and treat the condition. This article describes several different surgical approaches such as neurectomy, carbon dioxide laser, and neurolysis. Results to date show that decompression is similar to neurectomy surgery, if not more successful.

Decompression, Surgical↗

PubMed2006

Tarsal tunnel syndrome: a compression neuropathy involving four distinct tunnels.

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a complex and often under-diagnosed or misdiagnosed condition that affects the foot and ankle. It is a compression neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve as it passes in the anatomic tarsal tunnel in the medial ankle under flexor retinaculum. This article reviews diagnosis, conservative treatment, and surgical outcomes, which have dramatically improved with more comprehensive release of the foot nerves in addition to the tibial nerve. Internal neurolysis facilitates a second level of nerve decompression in needed cases. Physical therapy protocols have made it possible for patients to return to ambulation with limited long-term down time.

Decompression, Surgical↗