The common peroneal nerve is a nerve in the lower extremity below the knee which is a branch of the sciatic nerve that originates to the spine. The common peroneal nerve is responsible for sensation ...

Potential advantages of peroneal nerve stimulation include its noninvasiveness and relatively mild side effects. Peroneal electrical transcutaneous nerve modulation appears safe and tolerable for ...

(WNDU) - Common peroneal nerve dysfunction can be caused by sudden trauma or injury to the knee. It affects how the leg feels and how the foot functions. For one young college athlete, when physical ...

The superficial peroneal nerve branches off from the sciatic nerve, or the common peroneal nerve, which ultimately winds around the head of the fibula, or shinbone, near the knee. The superficial ...

It’s hard to imagine suddenly losing sensation or muscle function or having extreme nerve pain occur without reason. Unfortunately, some nerve injuries or nerve abnormalities can happen without ...

Peroneal tendonitis occurs when the peroneal tendons become inflamed. This happens when there is an increased load and overuse of the tendons, leading to them rubbing on the bone. This friction causes ...

Peroneal tendonitis is an inflammation of one of the tendons in the back of the foot. It can cause pain that radiates from the ankle to the outside of the foot. By performing gentle exercises and ...