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Seminars in Neurosurgery 2001; 12(1): 109-124
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-13004
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-13004
The Surgical Treatment of Entrapment Neuropathies of the Lower Extremity
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)
ABSTRACT
Entrapment neuropathies occur in the lower extremity as well as in the upper extremity. The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, the common peroneal nerve, the posterior tibial nerve, and the sciatic nerve all may be at times rendered dysfunctional without obvious trauma. These focal neuropathies may be ammenable to surgical treatment. The recognition and surgical treatment of entrapment neuropathies of these nerves is described.
KEYWORD
Entrapment neuropathy - lower extremity - sciatic - peroneal - tibial - tarsal tunnel - piriformis syndrome
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