Common peroneal neuropathy: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Common peroneal neuropathy: causes. Fractures: of the hip, knee, or acetabulum, Nerve traction or stretch. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Traumatic causes

  • Fractures: of the hip, knee, or acetabulum
  • Nerve traction or stretch
  • Laceration
  • Ligament injury: especially the anterior cruciate
  • Ankle injury and sprain
  • Knee dislocation
  • Hip rotation injury: this occurs with gynaecological and abdominal surgery

Orthopaedic surgery

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Extrinsic compression: causes

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Posture-related

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Nerve lesions

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Other causes

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Synonym

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References

  1. Baima J, Krivickas L. Evaluation and treatment of peroneal neuropathy. Curr Rev Musculoskelet 2008; 1:147-153.
  2. Berry H, Richardson PM. Common peroneal nerve palsy: a clinical and electrophysiological review. JNNP 1976; 39:1162-1171.
  3. Stewart JD. Foot drop: where, why and what to do? Pract Neurol 2008; 8:158-169.
  4. Wai K, Thompson PD, Kimber TE. Fashion victim: rhabdomyolysis and bilateral peroneal and tibial neuropathies as a result of squatting in ‘skinny jeans’. JNNP 2016; 87:782. 
  5. Décard BF, Nagy S, Garcia M, Fuhr P. An unusual case of bilateral peroneal palsies due to fabellae. Neurology 2017; 88:918.

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