CASE: Two cases of peroneal nerve palsy following primary total knee arthroplasty are presented. Treatment included acute decompression of the peroneal nerve, with full neurological recovery. CONCLUSION: Acute peroneal nerve decompression is a viable option for patients with peroneal nerve palsy after primary total knee arthroplasty.
CASE: Two cases of peroneal nerve palsy following primary total knee arthroplasty are presented. Treatment included acute decompression of the peroneal nerve, with full neurological recovery. CONCLUSION: Acute peroneal nerve decompression is a viable option for patients with peroneal nerve palsy after primary total knee arthroplasty.
Authors: Scott J A Speelziek; Nathan P Staff; Rebecca L Johnson; Rafael J Sierra; Ruple S Laughlin Journal: Muscle Nerve Date: 2019-04-04 Impact factor: 3.217