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[Peroneal nerve palsy in patient with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome]
1Ortopædisk Afdeling, Odense Universitetshospital, Odense C, Denmark. zaubaidi@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a hereditary generalized connective tissue disorder characterized by skin hyperextensibility, joint hypermobility and tissue fragility. Peripheral neuropathy is described sporadically. Although the exact mechanism of the neuropathy is not well-known, excessive stretch and abnormal connective tissue support are the suggested causative agents. To our knowledge, total peroneal nerve palsy occurring in conjunction with a growth spurt has not previously been described. We describe the case of a young male patient, who developed a total unilateral peroneal palsy during a growth spurt.
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