title: Entrapment neuropathies: 2. Lower limb.
abstract: Entrapment neuropathy is a form of compression neuropathy (see previous article). It is rare in the lower limb. Fibular tunnel syndrome, meralgia paraesthetica and tarsal tunnel syndrome are reviewed here.
authors.affiliation: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London.
authors.forename: S T
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Donell
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Barrett
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation*; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D010808:Physical Examination
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal