title: Peroneal neuropathy misdiagnosed as L5 radiculopathy: a case report.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this case report is to describe a patient who presented with a case of peroneal neuropathy that was originally diagnosed and treated as a L5 radiculopathy.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 53-year old female registered nurse presented to a private chiropractic practice with complaints of left lateral leg pain. Three months earlier she underwent elective left L5 decompression surgery without relief of symptoms.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Lumbar spine MRI seven months prior to lumbar decompression surgery revealed left neural foraminal stenosis at L5-S1. The patient symptoms resolved after she stopped crossing her legs.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This report discusses a case of undiagnosed peroneal neuropathy that underwent lumbar decompression surgery for a L5 radiculopathy. This case study demonstrates the importance of a thorough clinical examination and decision making that ensures proper patient diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Private Practice, 8 Independence Drive, Marlborough, CT 06447, USA. mdrdc@snet.net.
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Reife
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Coulis