Proximal Fibular Osteochondroma Producing Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy in a Post-Cesarean Section Patient

Oman Med J. 2013 May;28(3):e047. doi: 10.5001/omj.2013.63.

Abstract

Various causes of common peroneal palsy have been described in the English language medical literature in the past. Authors report a case of foot drop in a post cesarean section patient, due to osteochondroma of the proximal fibula, which recovered completely after excision of the offending mass.

Keywords: Cesarean section; Common peroneal nerve; Entrapment neuropathy; Fibular head; Osteochondroma.

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  • Case Reports