Symptoms:

• Sensation changes in the bottom of the foot and toes
  • Burning sensation
  • Numbness, tingling, or other abnormal sensations
  • Pain
• Weakness of foot muscles
• Weakness of the toes or ankle

Signs and tests:

An examination of the legs will be done to diagnose tibial nerve dysfunction. The health care provider will also take a medical history.

Signs include:

• Inability to curl the toes, push the foot down, or twist the ankle inward
• Weakness

In severe cases, the foot muscles may become very weak and the foot may be deformed.

Tests for tibial nerve dysfunction may include:

• EMG (a recording of electrical activity in muscles)
• Nerve biopsy
• Nerve conduction tests (recording of electrical activity along the nerve)

Tests may also include blood tests, x-rays, or scans.