Abstract
Peroneal neuropathy leading to foot drop is a rare, but preventable, maternal complication following vaginal delivery. Prolonged labor and regional anesthesia during labor are major risk factors for peroneal neuropathy. Obstetric peroneal nerve injury is usually unilateral and is caused by prolonged pressure exerted during full knee flexion in squatting and lithotomy positions while in labor. Bilateral peroneal neuropathies are extremely rare. We report a rare case of bilateral peroneal nerve injury in a 27-year-old primigravida, following spontaneous onset of labor and uncomplicated vaginal delivery.
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