Common peroneal neuropathy: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Common peroneal neuropathy: clinical features. Toe extension weakness. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Weakness
- Foot drop: this is from foot dorsiflexion and eversion weakness
- Toe extension weakness
Sensory loss: distribution
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Preserved functions
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Differential diagnosis
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Synonym
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References
- Stewart JD. Foot drop: where, why and what to do? Pract Neurol 2008; 8:158-169.
- Brazis PW, Masdeu JC, Biller J. Localization in Clinical Neurology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Philadelphia 2007 p62.
- Sourkes M, Stewart JD. Common peroneal neuropathy: A study of selective motor and sensory involvement. Neurology 1991; 41:1029-1033.
- Bhidayasiri R, Waters MF, Giza CC. Neurological Differential Diagnosis. A prioritized approach. Blackwell Publishing Massachusetts 2005 p292.
- Rolak LA. Neurology Secrets Third edition. Hanley and Belfus Philadelphia 2001 p21.
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