Lateral Meniscal Cyst Causing Irreversible Peroneal Nerve Palsy

Abstract We report an unusual case of irreversible foot drop occurring secondary to a large lateral meniscal cyst. We discuss the presentation and management of this rare case and highlight some of the less common causes of foot drop.

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Published inThe Journal of foot and ankle surgery Vol. 52; no. 4; pp. 505 - 507
Main Authors Thompson, Amari T., MBChB, Gallacher, Peter D., FRCS, T&O, Rees, Robin, FRCS, T&O
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.07.2013
Subjects
complications
Diagnosis, Differential
drop foot
Female
gait
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
menisci
Menisci, Tibial - pathology
Menisci, Tibial - surgery
Orthopedic Procedures - methods
Orthopedics
Peroneal Neuropathies - diagnosis
Peroneal Neuropathies - etiology
Peroneal Neuropathies - surgery
synovial cyst
Synovial Cyst - complications
Synovial Cyst - diagnosis
Synovial Cyst - surgery
tibial pathology
Young Adult
synovial cyst
4
complications
gait
menisci
tibial pathology
drop foot
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Summary:Abstract We report an unusual case of irreversible foot drop occurring secondary to a large lateral meniscal cyst. We discuss the presentation and management of this rare case and highlight some of the less common causes of foot drop.
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ISSN:1067-2516
1542-2224
DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2013.03.016