Compression neuropathies of the lower extremity.
Compression neuropathies of the lower extremity can be just as disabling as compression neuropathies in the upper extremity. The most common compression neuropathies encountered in the lower extremity affect the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, the peroneal nerve, the saphenous nerve, the sural nerve, and the tibial nerve (including their branches). These are discussed in terms of anatomy, etiologies, manifestations, and surgical treatment.
Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 206 James Street South, Ste 101, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada L8P 3A9. athoma@mcmaster.ca
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D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation*; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy