Sonographic Evaluation of Superficial Peroneal Nerve Abnormalities

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2018 Oct;211(4):872-879. doi: 10.2214/AJR.17.19322. Epub 2018 Jul 31.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to review the anatomy of the superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) and describe the sonographic appearances of various abnormalities affecting it. We performed a retrospective chart review of ultrasound (US) examinations of the SPN performed from 2014 to 2016.

Conclusion: SPN abnormalities are well shown on US. Of 181 patients examined with US, the most commonly detected abnormality was scar encasement and neuroma or laceration.

Keywords: peripheral nerve imaging; superficial peroneal nerve; ultrasound.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Peroneal Nerve / abnormalities*
  • Peroneal Nerve / diagnostic imaging*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography / methods*