Peroneal nerve lesions in orthopedic conditions

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1939

Publication Title

The American Journal of Surgery

ISSN

00029610

Abstract

Peroneal nerve lesions are a frequent complication in orthopedic treatment of lesions and injuries of the lower extremities. They can be reduced very considerably by a careful check-up of the toe motion immediately after the treatment. Most of the lesions are due to pressure or tension on the nerve, leading to anemia and later on to interruption of conductability. The quicker pressure and tension are released, the better the chances for restoration of function. © 1939.

Volume

44

Issue

2

First Page

387

Last Page

389

DOI

10.1016/S0002-9610(39)90675-6

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