A most common cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome –
Correct Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis
Description: Amongst the given options, RA is the most common cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Facts about etiology of tarsal tunnel syndrome
Most common origin of tarsal tunnel syndrome is idiopathic (21-36%).
When the cause is known, trauma is the most common cause.
Two most common systemic causes of tarsal tunnel syndrome are diabetes (m.c.) and RA (2nd m.c.)
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