पेरोनियल तंत्रिका चोट

• Prolonged pressure on the nerve, common from:
  • Sitting position (ie, crossing your legs)
  • Cast on lower leg, particularly if it is too tight
  • Masses (including blood clots, tumors)
• Nerve damage caused by conditions such as:
  • मधुमेह
  • संक्रमण

जोखिम कारक

These factors increase your chance of developing a peroneal nerve injury. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:

• Recent trauma to leg
• Frequently sitting with legs crossed
• Long periods of bedrest
• Recent weight loss
• मधुमेह
• Polyarteritis nodosa (inflammation in blood vessels)
• Exposure to certain toxic chemicals
  • Styrene

लक्षण

If you have any of these symptoms do not assume it is due to a peroneal nerve injury. These may be caused by other conditions. Tell your doctor if you have any of these:

• सुन्न होना
• Tingling
• Pain in foot or shin
• Foot weakness
• Prickling sensation
• Pins and needles sensation

निदान

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. An important part of your physical will be checking how well your nerves and muscles are working in certain parts of your leg. You will be asked to move your leg and foot in certain ways. Your doctor may want to watch you as you walk. You may be referred to a neurologist, a doctor who specializes in the nervous system.

परीक्षण शामिल हो सकते हैं निम्नलिखित:

• X-rays —test that uses radiation to form an image; used to rule out a back problem
• MRI scan —test that uses magnetic waves to form an image; used to look for masses involving the nerve
• Nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG)—test that assesses how well the nerves and muscles work

उपचार

आपके लिए सर्वोत्तम योजना के बारे में अपने डॉक्टर से बात करें। विकल्पों में निम्नलिखित शामिल हैं:

रोकथाम

Avoid crossing your legs to help reduce your chance of getting a peroneal nerve injury.