title: Lower extremity peripheral nerve assessment.
abstract: Lower extremity peripheral nerve function is essential for normal mobility and protection of the feet and legs from further trauma. The common causes of such injuries predispose the patient to a more serious injury and prolonged morbidity. It is therefore essential that a careful assessment be done as often as necessary to protect the patient from complications that may cause long-term disability.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Halpern
mesh_terms: D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation*; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D059348:Peripheral Nerve Injuries; D010525:Peripheral Nerves / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology