Sural neuropathy: anatomy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Sural neuropathy: anatomy. It originates from the tibial and common peroneal nerves. It traverses the posterior calf. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Anatomy of the sural nerve
- It originates from the tibial and common peroneal nerves
- It traverses the posterior calf
- It runs behind and under the lateral malleolus
- It is a pure sensory nerve: but motor fibers are reported in about 6% of people
Sensory innervation of the sural nerve
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References
- Solomon LB, Ferris L, Tedman R, Henneberg M. Surgical anatomy of the sural and superficial fibular nerves with an emphasis on the approach to the lateral malleolus. J Anat 2001; 199:717-723.
- Montgomery PQ, Goddard NJ, Kemp HB. Solitary osteochondroma causing sural nerve entrapment neuropathy. J R Soc Med 1989; 82:761.
