Sural nerve: lateral retromalleolar region
The sural nerve runs superficially behind the lateral malleolus, close to the calcaneal tendon and the fibular tendons, where trauma, scarring or external compression can affect it. It is a sensory nerve whose territory includes the lateral border of the foot. The SLR with ankle dorsiflexion is the neurodynamic test that loads it.
Lateral retromalleolar region
The sural nerve runs superficially behind the lateral malleolus, close to the calcaneal tendon and the fibularis tendons. Trauma, scars or external compression may affect it. It is sensory: its territory includes the lateral border of the foot, with variability between people.
- Frequency
- Described site, less commonly seen.
- Type of evidence
- Anatomical and clinical review
References
- Bojovic M, Dimitrijevic S, Olory BCR, Eirale C, AlSeyrafi O, AlBaker AA, Krivokapic B, Jeremic D, DHooghe P. Overview of nerve entrapment syndromes in the foot and ankle. Int Orthop 2025. PubMed 40042611 · DOI