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Common Peroneal Nerve Injury Caused by a Wild Boar Attack
Muhammed Köroğlu1, Hüseyin Utku Özdeş2, Ömer Acet1
1Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, Malatya, Türkiye.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
|February 21, 2024
Summary
Wild boar attacks can cause rare but severe nerve injuries. A man with a wild boar-inflicted common peroneal nerve injury experienced persistent foot drop despite primary nerve repair.
Area of Science:
- Traumatology
- Neurology
Background:
- Wild boar-inflicted injuries are uncommon in medical literature.
- Nerve damage from animal attacks presents unique clinical challenges.
Observation:
- A 62-year-old male sustained multiple lacerations from a wild boar attack.
- The patient presented with a complete common peroneal nerve transection and foot drop.
Findings:
- Primary repair of the common peroneal nerve was performed surgically.
- Despite successful initial repair, the patient exhibited persistent foot drop at 10-month follow-up.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for long-term functional deficits from wild boar nerve injuries.
- Further research into optimal management strategies for severe nerve injuries caused by wild animals is warranted.
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