Transsection of the peroneal nerve complicating knee arthroscopy: case report and cadaver study.

Peicha, G; Pascher, A; Schwarzl, F; Pierer, G; Fellinger, M; Passler, J M · Arthroscopy · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report the case of a 36-year-old male patient who sustained a hyperextension trauma of the left knee. After performing diagnostic arthroscopy (partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament) and partial resection of the anterior cruciate ligament, the patient experienced a complete paralysis of the peroneal nerve. One year after the first surgical procedure, a reconstructive repair of the peroneal nerve and a transfer of the anterior tibial muscle was performed. This complication is reported for the first time in literature.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy