Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient who presented with a case of peroneal neuropathy that was originally diagnosed and treated as a L5 radiculopathy. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 53-year old female registered nurse presented to a private chiropractic practice with complaints of left lateral leg pain. Three months earlier she underwent elective left L5 decompression surgery without relief of symptoms. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: Lumbar spine MRI seven months prior to lumbar decompression surgery revealed left neural foraminal stenosis at L5-S1. The patient symptoms resolved after she stopped crossing her legs. CONCLUSION: This report discusses a case of undiagnosed peroneal neuropathy that underwent lumbar decompression surgery for a L5 radiculopathy. This case study demonstrates the importance of a thorough clinical examination and decision making that ensures proper patient diagnosis and management.
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Authors | Michael D Reife, Christopher M Coulis |
Journal | Chiropractic & manual therapies
(Chiropr Man Therap)
Vol. 21
Issue 1
Pg. 12
(Apr 22 2013)
ISSN: 2045-709X [Print] England |
PMID | 23618508
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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