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Cryotherapy-induced common peroneal nerve palsy

J L Moeller1, J Monroe, D B McKeag

  • 1University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Family Medicine, Pennsylvania 15213-3221, USA.

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
|July 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Icing injuries can cause nerve damage. A football player experienced foot drop after distal hamstring icing, highlighting the need for caution with cryotherapy, especially in low body fat individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Cryotherapy is a common treatment for soft tissue injuries.
  • Common peroneal nerve palsy is a rare complication of cryotherapy.

Observation:

  • A young football player developed foot drop and sensory changes after applying ice to his distal hamstring.
  • The nerve injury occurred more proximally than in previously reported cases.

Findings:

  • Distal hamstring icing, not just thigh or knee icing, can lead to cryotherapy-induced common peroneal nerve palsy.
  • Nerve injury can occur even with short-duration ice application.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should exercise caution when recommending cryotherapy, particularly for individuals with low body fat.

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  • Awareness of potential nerve injury risks associated with icing is crucial for athletes and healthcare providers.