Patient outcome after common peroneal nerve decompression.

Abstract

OBJECT:

This study examines common peroneal nerve decompression and its effect on nerve function.

METHODS:

Fifty-one peroneal nerve decompressions were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively for motor and sensory function of the peroneal nerve as well as for pain.

RESULTS:

Postoperatively, 40 (83%) of 48 patients who had preoperative motor weakness had improvement in motor function. Likewise, 23 (49%) of 47 patients who had sensory disturbances and 26 (84%) of 31 patients who had preoperative pain improved after surgical decompression of the peroneal nerve.

CONCLUSIONS:

Common peroneal nerve decompression is a useful procedure to improve sensation and strength as well as to decrease pain.

• Authors: Douglas B Humphreys, Christine B Novak, Susan E Mackinnon
• Journal: Journal of neurosurgery (J Neurosurg) Vol. 107 Issue 2 Pg. 314-8 (Aug 2007) ISSN: 0022-3085 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17695385 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Decompression, Surgical
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Motor Activity
• Nerve Compression Syndromes (surgery)
• Peroneal Neuropathies (surgery)
• Recovery of Function
• Retrospective Studies
• Treatment Outcome