About The Word Popliteal Neuropathy, Internal

ClusterMed

Find the definition of the medical term Popliteal Neuropathy, Internal. Popliteal Neuropathy, Internal defined and explained for easy understanding at the Medical Dictionary from ClusterMed.info.

Popliteal Neuropathy, Internal

Popliteal Neuropathy, Internal Definition & Meaning
Popliteal Neuropathy, Internal Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Popliteal Neuropathy, Internal?

Disease of the TIBIAL NERVE (also referred to as the posterior tibial nerve). The most commonly associated condition is the TARSAL TUNNEL SYNDROME. However, LEG INJURIES; ISCHEMIA; and inflammatory conditions (e.g., COLLAGEN DISEASES) may also affect the nerve. Clinical features include PARALYSIS of plantar flexion, ankle inversion and toe flexion as well as loss of sensation over the sole of the foot. (From Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1995, Ch51, p32)

More Medical Term Definitions

0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Medical Terms Of The Day