Entrapment of the Common Peroneal Nerve due to Multiple Hereditary Exostoses with Synostosis of the Proximal Tibiofibular Joint
Journal Title: Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Treatment - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
A 37-year-old male presented with progredient weakness of dorsiflexion in his left ankle since 5 months that was accompanied with sensory deficits in the superficial peroneal nerve area at the dorsal aspect of his left foot. Additionally, the patient reported increasing pain around his left Proximal Tibiofibular Joint (PTFJ). There was a history of known Multiple Hereditary Exostoses (MHE) that was primarily diagnosed with patient's age of 8 years.
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