Abstract
Common fibular (peroneal) nerve palsy has many etiologies. A rare cause with a poorly understood pathophysiology is common fibular nerve palsy that follows an ankle injury. Since the original description of this pathologic entity a century ago, several mechanisms have been posited. We present two cases of common fibular nerve palsy following ankle injury. These cases provide anatomic and radiologic evidence to support a hypothesis that the interosseous membrane provides the anatomic basis for this combined pattern of injury. This theory unifies previously postulated mechanisms.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 401-406 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Clinical Anatomy |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2012 |
Keywords
- ankle
- fibular nerve
- fracture
- injury
- interosseous membrane
- peroneal nerve
- sprain
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anatomy
- Histology