Peroneal neuropathy

Neurol Clin. 1999 Aug;17(3):567-91, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8619(05)70153-5.

Abstract

The clinical and electrodiagnostic presentation of peroneal neuropathies are detailed in this article. There is a special emphasis on nerve conduction study findings and their relationship to prognosis and management. The differential diagnosis of foot drop, including when caused by the anterior compartmental syndrome of the leg, is also discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome / etiology
  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome / surgery
  • Decompression, Surgical
  • Electrodiagnosis
  • Foot / innervation
  • Humans
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / diagnosis*
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / etiology
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes / surgery
  • Peroneal Nerve* / surgery
  • Prognosis