Acute Decompression for Peroneal Nerve Palsy Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Report of Two Cases. Issue 1 (January 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Erickson, Brandon J.; Brown, Nicholas; Fernandez, John; Della Valle, Craig J.
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 5:Issue 1(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-01
• Subjects: Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.N.00134
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: Two cases of peroneal nerve palsy following primary total knee arthroplasty are presented. Treatment included acute decompression of the peroneal nerve, with full neurological recovery. Conclusion: Acute peroneal nerve decompression is a viable option for patients with peroneal nerve palsy after primary total knee arthroplasty.