[Paresis of nervus peroneus after immobilization with range of motion walker].
It is well known that cast immobilization can cause pressure on the common peroneal nerve. In this case a 64-year-old female patient had a fracture of the distal fibula (SU2, according to Lauge Hansens classification of angle fractures). This avulsion was conservatively treated and immobilized in a flexible cast. Unfortunately, the cast was too high, the metal plates inside it caused pressure on the common peroneal nerve and the patient sustained a peroneal palsy.
Hansen
Pernille
P
Flagebakken 211, DK-5700 Svendborg. dr-hansen@dadlnet.dk
Noer
Hans Henrik
HH
D001458:Bandages / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology*; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000209:etiology*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D014853:Walkers / Q000009:adverse effects*