The sural nerve, positioned beneath the skin’s surface in the back of your lower leg, plays a critical role in your body’s sensory network. As a component of the peripheral nervous system, this nerve ...

Peripheral neuropathy refers to a condition involving damage or dysfunction of the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. These peripheral nerves play a vital role in relaying messages between the ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

A hidden immune stress switch may be driving chemotherapy nerve pain and scientists have found a way to turn it off.

Most people that suffer with peripheral neuropathy fail to realize that the symptoms were years in the making. There are two types of symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy: negative and ...

Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is an immune-mediated neuropathy that affects the peripheral motor and sensory nerves. The symptoms are of a slowly progressive numbness and tingling ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Use of peripheral nerve stimulation may reduce pain scores and opioid consumption after lower limb amputation, ...

Numbness in your feet can develop due to nerve compression, nerve damage, or poor circulation. Additionally, an underlying condition that affects blood flow—like diabetes or sciatica—can cause ...