Sex Is a Better Predictor Than Preoperative Electrodiagnostic Findings for Outcomes After Common Peroneal Nerve Decompression for Compressive Neuropathy: A Retrospective Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is increasing interest in the evaluation and management of compressive neuropathy of the common peroneal nerve (CPN).

Purpose

We sought to determine demographic and electrodiagnostic predictors for resolution of symptoms after CPN decompression for compressive neuropathy. We hypothesized that severity of neuropathy (as measured by compound motor amplitudes and active or chronic denervation on electromyography) would be associated with symptom resolution after CPN decompression.

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of patients who underwent CPN decompression and had preoperative electrodiagnostic (EDX) studies at a single institution from January 1, 2015, to April 30, 2023. We performed independent samples t-test and logistic regression t

SUBMITTER: DeMartini SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11572453 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature