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The U.S. National Library of Medicine lists swelling from an ankle injury among the causes of pressure on the tibial nerve in tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Swelling from an injury, such as a dislocated, sprained, or broken ankle”
Tarsal tunnel syndrome, MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia, U.S. National Library of Medicine, n.d., Causes.
Open the original- What it measures
- The reference presents this as the first of several local causes, followed by bone spurs, ganglion cysts, varicose veins, flat feet and a high arch.
- What it does not show
- The reference lists this as a possible cause. It does not say how often an ankle injury leads to the condition.