Treatment of peroneal nerve injuries with simultaneous tendon transfer and nerve exploration
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Treatment of peroneal nerve injuries with simultaneous tendon transfer and nerve exploration
BACKGROUND Common peroneal nerve palsy leading to foot drop is difficult to manage and has historically been treated with extended bracing with expectant waiting for return of nerve function. Peroneal nerve exploration has traditionally been avoided except in cases of known traumatic or iatrogenic injury, with tendon transfers being performed in a delayed fashion after exhausting conservative t...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: 10.1186/s13018-014-0067-6