Acute onset common peroneal nerve palsy in a child due to fibular head osteochondroma: a case report

Abstract

<p class="abstract">A 7-year-old patient presented with acute onset spontaneous common peroneal nerve (CPN) palsy due to osteochondroma of fibular head. Osteochondroma was excised resulting in complete neurological recovery. As per our knowledge, this is the first case of an acute onset CPN palsy in a child due to osteochondroma. 14 studies reporting patients with CPN palsy due to osteochondroma were analyzed. Of 24 patients reported with this condition in literature, 19 (79%) recovered completely from CPN palsy. Incomplete recovery after surgery was associated with a longer mean duration between symptoms and surgery (26 months versus 5 months for complete recovery). </p>

Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Due to Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome after Military Training: A Case Report

“…The common peroneal nerve (CPN) is the most common peripheral nerve injury of the lower extremity and injury is most susceptible when the nerve crosses the fibular head [ 1 , 2 ]. While CPN palsy occurs mostly after traumatic injuries, non-traumatic compressive etiologies are not uncommon and include tight casts, sitting cross-legged, prolonged squatting, limb position during surgery causing nerve compression, bariatric surgery, and chronic compartment syndrome.…”