Common peroneal nerve palsy following a surgical procedure--a case report.
Common peroneal nerve injury may occur during surgery, particularly when patients are placed in lithotomy position. We report a case of common peroneal nerve palsy following a surgical procedure. Incorrect posture of a surgical assistant which made him lean his body against the patient's knee support might possibly be the cause of this injury. The patient reported that she had a left drop foot and a numbness of her left lower extremity following surgery. Electromyographic and nerve conduction studies revealed a left common peroneal nerve palsy. Physical therapy was started immediately. Patient's neurologic function of the leg totally recovered 3 months later.
Department of Anesthesiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Y H
YH
Liu
J J
JJ
Wang
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CF
Chang
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010543:Peroneal Nerve; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture