Transsection of the peroneal nerve complicating knee arthroscopy: case report and cadaver study.
We report the case of a 36-year-old male patient who sustained a hyperextension trauma of the left knee. After performing diagnostic arthroscopy (partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament) and partial resection of the anterior cruciate ligament, the patient experienced a complete paralysis of the peroneal nerve. One year after the first surgical procedure, a reconstructive repair of the peroneal nerve and a transfer of the anterior tibial muscle was performed. This complication is reported for the first time in literature.
Peicha
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Department of Traumatology, University of Graz Medical School, Austria.
Pascher
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A
Schwarzl
F
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Pierer
G
G
Fellinger
M
M
Passler
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D002102:Cadaver; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000293:injuries*