Sural neuropathy: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Sural neuropathy: clinical features. The pain is located over. It is burning or aching. It is worse on exertion. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pain
- The pain is located over
- It is burning or aching
- It is worse on exertion
- It is associated with tenderness along the course of the nerve
Sensory impairment: sites
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References
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- Refaeian M, King JC, Dumitru D. Isolated sural neuropathy presenting as lateral ankle pain. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2001; 80:543-546.
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