Peroneal intraneural ganglia. Part I. Techniques for successful diagnosis and treatment.

The common peroneal nerve is the peripheral nerve most often affected by intraneural ganglion cysts. Although the pathogenesis of these cysts has been the subject of controversy in the literature, it is becoming increasingly evident that they are of articular origin. Recent recognition of this fact has proven to be significant in reducing recurrences and improving treatment outcomes for patients. The authors present a stepwise method of assessing and treating peroneal intraneural ganglion cysts.