Abstract |
I reviewed 24 patients after decompression for peroneal entrapment neuropathy; in 3 cases the lesion was bilateral. There were 15 males and 9 females; mean age 44 (12-72) years. The etiology was an operation around the knee in 12, a tibial fracture in 2, a slight compression in 1, an ankle sprain in 2, excessive climbing in 2, sitting in a cross-legged position in 4, and in 4 cases no reason was found. There was foot drop in 15 and ankle instability in 12 cases. The nerve was decompressed after an average period of 17 months (4 days-8 years). Immediate relief of symptoms was achieved in 14 cases, slower relief in 10, and in 3 cases there was no recovery. In peroneal neuropathy, decompression should be considered after 2 months without recovery and after 4 months when recovery is slow.
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Authors | M Vastamäki |
Journal | Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica
(Acta Orthop Scand)
Vol. 57
Issue 6
Pg. 551-4
(Dec 1986)
ISSN: 0001-6470 [Print] England |
PMID | 3577729
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
(etiology, surgery)
- Paralysis
(etiology, surgery)
- Peroneal Nerve
(surgery)
- Time Factors
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