Global InformationSinus tarsi syndrome information
| Sinus tarsi syndrome | |
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| Other names | STS |
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| A medical diagram of the foot bones, with the sinus tarsi labeled (upper right; next to Tarsus label) | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics, podiatry |
| Symptoms | Pain or tenderness in the sinus tarsi |
| Causes | Ankle sprain; pronation; flat foot; excessive physical activity; PTTD |
| Diagnostic method | Physical examination |
| Treatment | Physical therapy, orthotics, anti-inflammatories, steroids |
Sinus tarsi syndrome is the clinical disorder of pain and tenderness in the sinus tarsi, which is a lateral tunnel in the foot at the junction of the hindfoot and the midfoot, between the ankle and the heel.[1][2] Most of the time, sinus tarsi syndrome onsets after ankle sprains, however there can be other causes.[3] There are a variety of treatments, divided into conservative treatments such as physical and orthotic therapy, and more invasive ones such as cortisone injections.[4] The condition is somewhat poorly understood and is subject to heavy debate in the medical community.[5]
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