Traction Injury of Peroneal Nerve Caused by Minor Athletic Trauma

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Adduction injuries of the knee joint with rupture of the lateral ligaments may lead to a severe traction injury of the peroneal nerve.1,2 Less well-known injuries include minor traction or stretch injuries of the peroneal nerve, as may be caused by slipping or turning of the leg or sudden stretching while serving in tennis.3 These injuries may or may not be associated with musculoskeletal traumata, such as ankle sprains or fractures. I describe a patient with such a traction injury of the peroneal nerve. The electromyographic (EMG) findings shed additional light on the pathogenetic mechanisms of such injuries. REPORT OF A CASE During a racquetball game, a 25-year-old man suddenly turned on his left leg, trying to avoid the racquet of his opponent. He sustained an eye injury; while hospitalized for this injury, he noticed that he could not extend his left great toe. He denied pain

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