A preventable cause of foot drop during childbirth.
Compression of the peroneal nerve is an uncommon complication of labor and delivery. We describe a case of common peroneal nerve injury associated with positioning the knees in hyperflexion during delivery. The pathophysiologic mechanisms, clinical course, and possible prevention of this uncommon complication are discussed.
Colachis
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.
Pease
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Johnson
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010543:Peroneal Nerve; D011247:Pregnancy