Peroneal Nerve Injury due to Hip Surgery Located at the Knee Level: A Case Report

Background: A common peroneal nerve (CPN) injury located at the knee level, occurring as a consequence of hip surgery is described in literature. However, there are only few papers focusing on their surgical management, while no thoroughly analyzed cases following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) acetabular fracture. This paper aimed to describe such case discuss current trends management these patients. Case: 32-year-old woman was admitted our department due left-sided CPN palsy. The patient injured traffic accident eight months earlier, followed by left dislocation Following fracture ORIF, palsy developed. electromyoneurography (EMNG) ultrasound (US) indicated lesion level. treatment included external neurolysis, decompression, complete deliberation, with preservation all branches. reported immediate relief completely recovered 8 (Medical Research Council (MRC) grade = 5, Visual Analogous Scale (VAS) 0). Conclusion: cause may not always be region. detailed anamnesis, physical examination, diagnostic evaluation necessary for proper In addition EMNG, US should essential preoperative planning choosing most effective strategy.