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Peroneal nerve entrapment in athletes
A Mitra1, J D Stern, V J Perrotta
1Section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Temple University Health Sciences Center, Philadelphia, PA., USA.
Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Peroneal nerve entrapment can cause exercise-induced leg pain in athletes. This study details the diagnosis and treatment of 12 athletes with this condition, discussing diagnostic tests and surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Neurology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Exercise-induced leg pain is a common complaint in athletes.
- Peroneal nerve entrapment is an underdiagnosed cause of such pain.
- Repetitive trauma or compression can lead to this peripheral nerve dysfunction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the experience of treating competitive athletes with peroneal nerve entrapment.
- To discuss diagnostic methods, intraoperative findings, and anatomical insights.
Main Methods:
- Review of 12 competitive athletes diagnosed with peroneal nerve entrapment.
- Analysis of diagnostic electromyography (EMG) results.
- Documentation of intraoperative findings and cadaveric dissections.
Main Results:
- Electromyography confirmed peroneal nerve entrapment in affected athletes.
- Intraoperative findings correlated with diagnostic results.
- Cadaveric dissections provided anatomical context for nerve compression.
Conclusions:
- Peroneal nerve entrapment is a treatable cause of exercise-induced leg pain in athletes.
- A combination of diagnostic tools and surgical exploration is crucial for effective management.
- Understanding the anatomical structures is key to successful surgical outcomes.