Deep peroneal neuropathy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Deep peroneal neuropathy. This is caused by proximal compression of the deep peroneal nerve. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- This is caused by proximal compression of the deep peroneal nerve
- It may follow knee arthroscopy
Affected muscles
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Clinical features
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Atypical deep peroneal neuropathy
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Synonym
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References
- Brazis PW, Masdeu JC, Biller J. Localization in Clinical Neurology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Philadelphia 2007 p62.
- Liveson JA. Peripheral Neurology: Case Studies. Third edition. Oxford University Press Oxford 2000 p108.
- Rayegani SM, Daneshtalab E, Bahrami MH, et al. Prevalence of accessory deep peroneal nerve in referred patients to an electrodiagnostic medicine clinic. J Brachial Plex Peripheral Nerve Inj 2011; 6:3.
- Kayal R, Katirji B. Atypical deep peroneal neuropathy in the setting of an accessory deep peroneal nerve. Muscle Nerve 2009; 40:313-315.
- Kudoh H, Sakai T, Horiguchi M. The consistent presence of the human accessory deep peroneal nerve. J Anat 1999; 194:101-108.
