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Sequential compression device may cause peroneal nerve palsy.

Russell C Wright1, Stephan V Yacoubian

  • 1Orthopaedic Surgery Specialists Burbank, Burbank, California, USA. russellc.wright@gmail.com

Orthopedics
|September 2, 2010
PubMed
Summary
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Sequential compression devices can cause peroneal nerve injury after surgery. Careful device placement and patient selection are crucial to prevent foot drop complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Sequential compression devices (SCDs) are widely used for mechanical thromboprophylaxis after joint replacement surgery.
  • Peroneal nerve injury, specifically foot drop, is a rare but serious complication associated with SCD use.

Observation:

  • Two cases of foot drop occurred after joint replacement surgery and sequential compression device application.
  • Peroneal nerve function was documented as intact prior to SCD application in both patients.

Findings:

  • Excessive pressure from SCDs on the superficial peroneal nerve, potentially exacerbated by analgesia-induced hypoesthesia, is hypothesized as the cause.
  • Patient short stature increases susceptibility to improper SCD placement over the fibular neck.

Implications:

  • Recommendations to minimize risk include: precise SCD placement (distal to fibular neck), using appropriately sized devices, avoiding overly tight straps, and performing frequent skin checks.
  • Consideration of delayed SCD application postoperatively until sensory resolution after anesthesia may further reduce risk.