title: [Peroneal nerve palsy in patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome].
abstract: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a hereditary generalized connective tissue disorder characterized by skin hyperextensibility, joint hypermobility and tissue fragility. Peripheral neuropathy is described sporadically. Although the exact mechanism of the neuropathy is not well-known, excessive stretch and abnormal connective tissue support are the suggested causative agents. To our knowledge, total peroneal nerve palsy occurring in conjunction with a growth spurt has not previously been described. We describe the case of a young male patient, who developed a total unilateral peroneal palsy during a growth spurt.
authors.affiliation: Ortopædisk Afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital, Odense C, Denmark. zaubaidi@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Zaid
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Al-Aubaidi
authors.forename: Ole
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Skov
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery