Foot Nerves Anatomy
Quick Answer: Major foot nerves: tibial (sole), sural (outer foot), saphenous (inner foot), deep peroneal (top, between 1st-2nd toes), superficial peroneal (top, dorsum). Each can be compressed in different conditions causing distinct pain patterns.
Common Entrapments
Tarsal tunnel (tibial), Morton’s neuroma (interdigital), superficial peroneal entrapment. Each presents differently.
FAQ
Why does only one toe go numb?
Specific digital nerve entrapment — usually treatable.
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