About
Need to know
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Symptoms of sural nerve entrapment icon plus
- pain in the foot and/or leg
- pain in the Achilles heel
- numbness or tinging sensations in the affected area
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Diagnosis icon plus
Your consultant will speak to you about your symptoms and perform a physical examination of the affected part of your body. They may also perform the Tinel's test, which involves lightly tapping at the site of the nerve. If this causes tingling, pins and electric shocks, the test is positive. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
- Self-care measures such as not putting pressure on the affected area, elevating the foot and putting ice on it.
- Anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Steroid injections to reduce inflammation and stress on the nerve.
- Surgery to release the entrapped nerve.
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
London NW8 9LE
Appointments 020 7483 5148
General enquiries 020 7586 5959
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
Appointments & Enquiries 020 7234 2009
Imaging Appointments 020 7234 2773
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
Appointments 020 7935 7700
General enquiries 020 7034 8181
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