Peroneal nerve palsy caused by a synovial cyst of the proximal tibiofibular joint: A case report | Zendy

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Peroneal 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.

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