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Use of a Foot-Induced Digitally Controlled Resistance Device for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation in Patients with Foot Paresis
Published on: July 7, 2023
[Paresis of nervus peroneus after immobilization with range of motion walker]
Pernille Hansen1, Hans Henrik Noer
1Flagebakken 211, DK-5700 Svendborg. dr-hansen@dadlnet.dk
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.