Internal MedicineNeurology
Peroneal nerve palsy
Peroneal nerve palsy
Disease overview
The common peroneal nerve is one of the main branches of the sciatic nerve. Common peroneal nerve palsy is not uncommon in clinical practice, and is mostly caused by compression, traction, friction, o...
Detailed description
The common peroneal nerve is one of the main branches of the sciatic nerve. Common peroneal nerve palsy is not uncommon in clinical practice, and is mostly caused by compression, traction, friction, or trauma.
The main clinical symptom is foot drop, where the foot cannot be lifted when walking.
Disease information
Disease name
Peroneal nerve palsy
English name
Peroneal nerve palsy
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Neurology
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