Open AccessPeroneal nerve palsy caused by a synovial cyst of the proximal tibiofibular joint: A case report
Author(s) -
Swantje M. Kruspi,
Michael Dietrich
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
case studies in surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2377-732X
pISSN - 2377-7311
DOI - 10.5430/css.v4n2p11
Subject(s) - medicine , cyst , surgery , synovial cyst , entrapment , common peroneal nerve , anatomy , tibial nerve , nerve compression syndrome , paralysis , palsy , pathology , alternative medicine , stimulation
Peroneal nerve entrapment is the most common entrapment found in the lower limb, even though nerve palsy caused by a synovial cyst of the proximal tibiofibular joint (PTFJ) is a very rare condition. We report the case of a 54-year-old man who developed sudden onset of an incomplete foot droop and therefore presented himself to the emergency room. Further examination showed a compression of the peroneal nerve provoked by a synovial cyst of the PTFJ. Treatment involved puncture of the cyst. The patient showed a complete and fast recovery. We discuss our case with regards to the recent literatures.