On the Entrapment Neuropathy of the Saphenous Nerve

Abstract

36 cases of the entrapment neuropathy of the saphenous nerve were reviewed. 10 cases were treated as other diseases. Complaint of the most patients was marked pain at the medial aspect of the knee when they step up and down. In most cases were found various degrees of the sensory disturbances in the area of the distribution of the infra patellar branch but was not involved the descending branch. Tenderness was marked at the opening of the Hunter's canal. All cases were treated by infiltration at the entrapment point with dexamethazone and procainehydrochloride.