Peroneal Nerve Injuries: Repair, Grafting, and Nerve Transfers

Matthew R. Prince, Alexander H. King, Alexander Y. Shin, Allen T. Bishop, Michael J. Stuart, Bruce A. Levy

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Abstract

Knee dislocations are severe musculoskeletal injuries that are often associated with neurovascular injury. The most common nerve injured with a knee dislocation is the peroneal nerve. Nerve injury can result in severe functional consequences to the injured patient. The purpose of this article is to review the most current literature on treatment options and outcomes when addressing these injuries.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)357-361
Number of pages5
JournalOperative Techniques in Sports Medicine
Volume23
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2015

Keywords

  • Injury
  • Knee dislocation
  • Peroneal nerve

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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