A preventable cause of foot drop during childbirth.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Compression of the peroneal nerve is an uncommon complication of labor and delivery. We describe a case of common peroneal nerve injury associated with positioning the knees in hyperflexion during delivery. The pathophysiologic mechanisms, clinical course, and possible prevention of this uncommon complication are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Obstetric Labor Complications
- Paralysis
- Peroneal Nerve