Angelo Capodici1,2, Elisabet Hagert3,4, Halley Darrach5, Catherine Curtin6. 1. Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Via San Giacomo 12, 40126, Bologna, Italy. angelo.capodici@studio.unibo.it. 2. Department of Medicine (Biomedical Informatics), Stanford University - School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. angelo.capodici@studio.unibo.it. 3. Aspetar Orthopedic- and Sports Medicine Hospital, Doha, Qatar. 4. Deparment of Clinical Science and Education, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. 5. Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. 6. Department of Surgery - Veterans' Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Compression of the peroneal nerve is recognized as a common cause of falls. The superficial course of the peroneal nerve exposes it to trauma and pressure from common activities such as crossing of legs. The nerve can be exposed also to distress due to metabolic problems such as diabetes. The purpose of our manuscript is to review common peroneal nerve dysfunction symptoms and treatment as well as provide a systematic assessment of its relation to falls. METHODS: We pooled the existing literature from PubMed and included studies (n = 342) assessing peroneal nerve damage that is related in any way to falls. We excluded any studies reporting non-original data, case reports and non-English studies. RESULTS: The final systematic assessment included 4 articles. Each population studied had a non-negligible incidence of peroneal neuropathy. Peroneal pathology was found to be consistently associated with falls. CONCLUSION: The peroneal nerve is an important nerve whose dysfunction can result in falls. This article reviews the anatomy and care of the peroneal nerve. The literature review highlights the strong association of this nerve's pathology with falls.
PURPOSE: Compression of the peroneal nerve is recognized as a common cause of falls. The superficial course of the peroneal nerve exposes it to trauma and pressure from common activities such as crossing of legs. The nerve can be exposed also to distress due to metabolic problems such as diabetes. The purpose of our manuscript is to review common peroneal nerve dysfunction symptoms and treatment as well as provide a systematic assessment of its relation to falls. METHODS: We pooled the existing literature from PubMed and included studies (n = 342) assessing peroneal nerve damage that is related in any way to falls. We excluded any studies reporting non-original data, case reports and non-English studies. RESULTS: The final systematic assessment included 4 articles. Each population studied had a non-negligible incidence of peroneal neuropathy. Peroneal pathology was found to be consistently associated with falls. CONCLUSION: The peroneal nerve is an important nerve whose dysfunction can result in falls. This article reviews the anatomy and care of the peroneal nerve. The literature review highlights the strong association of this nerve's pathology with falls.
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