Peripheral Nerve Entrapment
Definition:
Peripheral nerve root entrapment is due to the impingement of a nerve somewhere outside of the spinal cord (Dutton). Entrapment can be from mechanical or dynamic causes (Donovan). Nerve compression can result from mass-occupying lesions (Donovan). Saphenous nerve compression may have an unknown cause or be secondary to trauma or surgery of the knee (Dutton). The superficial fibular nerve becomes entrapped after trauma or surgery (Dutton). Subjective:
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References:
- Dutton M. Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, & Intervention. 2nd ed. New York: Mc Graw Hill; 2008.
- Donovan A, Rosenberg ZS, Cavalcanti CF. MR imaging of entrapment neuropathies of the lower extremity. Part 2. The knee, leg, ankle, and foot. Radiographics. 2010;30(4):1001-1019.
- Glazer JL, Hosey RG. Soft-tissue injuries of the lower extremity. Prim Care. 2004;31(4):1005-1024.
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