Tarsal tunnel syndrome in the mucopolysaccharidoses: A case series and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) are a group of inherited, progressive, multi-system lysosomal storage disorders. Musculoskeletal manifestations include nerve entrapment syndromes, most commonly carpal tunnel syndrome. Tarsal tunnel syndrome (TTS) has also been reported. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical course of MPS patients with suspected TTS and to conduct a literature review of TTS in MPS.

Methods

A review of the Medline and EMBASE databases was conducted in accordance with published guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute of Evidence Based Medicine with search strategy developed by a librarian trained in systematic reviews. A medical record review was undertaken for all patients managed in the multi-disciplinary MPS clinic in a ter

SUBMITTER: Williams N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6498821 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature