Prophylactic Common Peroneal Nerve Release for Total Arthroplasty of the Valgus Knee: Surgical Technique and Early Outcomes

ABSTRACT:

Background

Common peroneal nerve (CPN) palsy after primary total knee arthroplasty represents a relatively rare but serious complication. Recently, there has been a growing interest in prophylactic CPN decompression in high-risk patients with significant combined valgus and flexion deformity. This study aimed to examine outcomes at our institution in those undergoing prophylactic CPN decompression at the time of total knee arthroplasty.

Methods

A retrospective evaluation of a single-institution experience with selected patients at high risk for CPN palsy who underwent prophylactic nerve decompression through a separate incision at the time total knee arthroplasty was performed between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2022. Patient demographics as well as perioperative and in

SUBMITTER: Villa M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10463189 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature