Synovial cysts of proximal tibiofibular joint causing peroneal nerve palsy: report of three cases and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Synovial cyst of the proximal tibiofibular joint is a very rare condition, for which there is no consensus regarding treatment.


METHODS
We present three patients who had synovial cysts of proximal tibiofibular joint that caused peroneal nerve palsy. We discuss the special features of synovial cysts and review the literature.


CONCLUSIONS
We consider the best treatment of synovial cysts originating from proximal tibiofibular joint and causing peroneal nerve palsy to be total surgical removal as soon as possible after the diagnosis is made. It should be kept in mind that despite surgical treatment the neurological symptoms may not recover.
Department of Orthopedics, Adana Medical Center, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Dadaloglu Mah. 39. sok No: 6, Yuregir, 01250 Adana, Turkey. mhersekli@hotmail.com
Murat Ali
MA
Hersekli
Sercan
S
Akpinar
Huseyin
H
Demirors
Gurkan
G
Ozkoc
Metin
M
Ozalay
Necip
N
Cesur
Mustafa
M
Uysal
Reha N
RN
Tandogan
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology*; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D013977:Tibia