1985Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British VolumeRequires access

Entrapment neuropathy of the superficial peroneal nerve. A bilateral case

TB McAuliffe, NJ Fiddian, JP Browett

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A 21-year-old female athlete presented with bilateral lumps in her calves which became painful on exercise. Exploration revealed entrapment of the superficial peroneal nerves. Her symptoms were relieved by fasciectomy.

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A 21-year-old female athlete presented with bilateral lumps in her calves which became painful on exercise. Exploration revealed entrapment of the superficial peroneal nerves. Her symptoms were relieved by fasciectomy.

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A 21-year-old female athlete presented with bilateral lumps in her calves which became painful on exercise. Exploration revealed entrapment of the superficial peroneal nerves. Her symptoms were relieved by fasciectomy.

Key concepts: Entrapment, Entrapment Neuropathy, Superficial peroneal nerve, Medicine, Surgery, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Ankle

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