Proximal Fibular Osteochondroma with Associated Peroneal Nerve Palsy: A Review of Six Cases
- 1 September 1995
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
- Vol. 15 (5) , 574-577
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01241398-199509000-00004
Abstract
Osteochondroma of the proximal fibula is relatively common, but reports of this lesion in conjunction with peroneal nerve palsy have been scarce. Six patients with peroneal nerve palsy and fibular exostosis are presented with the results of electrical studies, radiographic evaluation, physical examination, and operative treatment. A wide variation in presentation and outcome was observed. Preoperative and postoperative electromyography and nerve-conduction studies are useful in evaluation. A heightened awareness of this entity is required to avoid permanent damage in an otherwise treatable condition.Keywords
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