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Published on: 28 Jan 2012 10:25:48 AM GMT
 

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Partly
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    MR images were blurred and poor in quality. Aouthors should better to indicate MR planes (sagittal or axaila) and  explain the raiological findings in figure legends.

  • Competing interests:
    no
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I have few experiences in tarsal tunnel syndrome because I am a spine surgeon.

  • How to cite:  Aota Y .A ganglion cyst at teh foot causing tarsal tunnel syndrome detected by magnetic resonance imaging.[Review of the article 'A Ganglion Cyst at the Foot Causing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Detected by Magnetic Resonance Imaging ' by Jan M].WebmedCentral 2012;3(4):WMCRW001712
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1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? No
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? No
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? No
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    The authors discuss a case of an extraneural ganglion cyst in the foot producing medial plantar nerve compression.

     

    While this is an established cause of nerve compression within the tarsal tunnel, it is a relatively rare cause.

     

    The case itself is relatively straight forward.

    A few minor additions would be helpful:

    1. The MRI legends should include sequences.

    2. The specific joint origin of the cyst should be included.  Was pedicle of cyst traced to the joint?  How was joint connection treated?

    3. There are several misspellings and syntactical lapses:

    a. Title; ganglion cyst of the foot

    b. plantar rather than planter in several locations

    c. posterior tibial nerve should be tibial nerve

    d.  2nd sentence of introdcution is awkward.

    e. Introduction beginning "Failure to diagnose and treat neuropathies...should be rewritten.  Add period after disability.

    f. introduction medications

    g. introduction to make the diagnosis

    h. case report, line 2 paresthesias

    i. case report.  The patient

    j. case report  prescribed local steroid injections

    k. An MRI revealed

    l. flexor digitorum muscles in case report and fig legend

    m. discussion, calcaneus

    n. discussion, radiculopathy

    o. discussion ganglion cyst influences

    p. conclusion, 1st sentence should be rewritten.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    Yes
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    I am a peripheral nerve surgeon with particular interest in nerve compression by ganglion cysts.

  • How to cite:  Spinner R J.Medial plantar nerve compression by an extraneural ganglion cyst [Review of the article 'A Ganglion Cyst at the Foot Causing Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Detected by Magnetic Resonance Imaging ' by Jan M].WebmedCentral 2012;3(2):WMCRW001468
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