[Paresis of nervus peroneus after immobilization with range of motion walker]

Ugeskr Laeger. 2008 Nov 24;170(48):3967.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

It is well known that cast immobilization can cause pressure on the common peroneal nerve. In this case a 64-year-old female patient had a fracture of the distal fibula (SU2, according to Lauge Hansens classification of angle fractures). This avulsion was conservatively treated and immobilized in a flexible cast. Unfortunately, the cast was too high, the metal plates inside it caused pressure on the common peroneal nerve and the patient sustained a peroneal palsy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Bandages / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fibula / injuries
  • Fracture Fixation / adverse effects*
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Paralysis / etiology*
  • Peroneal Neuropathies / etiology*
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Walkers / adverse effects*