Abstract
Palsy of the peroneal or fibular nerve can be a devastating injury and is the most common mononeuropathy of the lower extremity. The clinical manifestations of peroneal neuropathy range from mild cutaneous symptoms to widespread sensory loss, pain, and foot drop, leading to ambulatory dysfunction. Injury to the nerve can be acute or chronic, and may result from intrinsic dysfunction or extrinsic manifestations. While most commonly injured at the knee, dysfunction may occur due to compression or injury of nerve fibers anywhere from the spine to the hip or ankle. This article reviews the anatomy of the peroneal nerve; the clinical findings, etiology, and evaluation of suspected peroneal nerve injury; and treatment options.
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