• Journal of neurosurgery · Aug 2007

    Patient outcome after common peroneal nerve decompression.

    • Douglas B Humphreys, Christine B Novak, and Susan E Mackinnon.
    • Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA.
    • J. Neurosurg. 2007 Aug 1; 107 (2): 314-8.

    ObjectThis study examines common peroneal nerve decompression and its effect on nerve function.MethodsFifty-one peroneal nerve decompressions were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively for motor and sensory function of the peroneal nerve as well as for pain.ResultsPostoperatively, 40 (83%) of 48 patients who had preoperative motor weakness had improvement in motor function. Likewise, 23 (49%) of 47 patients who had sensory disturbances and 26 (84%) of 31 patients who had preoperative pain improved after surgical decompression of the peroneal nerve.ConclusionsCommon peroneal nerve decompression is a useful procedure to improve sensation and strength as well as to decrease pain.

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