Assessing the relationship of the peroneal nerve to the posterolateral corner of the knee and influence of race on its dimensions- A MRI based study in Indian population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship of Common peroneal nerve (CPN) to the posterolateral corner of the knee joint is important for surgeons who perform total knee arthroplasty to avoid injury to the nerve during surgery. This relationship varies among different races on account of anthropometry. This study aims to evaluate the anatomical location of this nerve in Indian patients using an MRI based reference system.

Methods

213 knee magnetic resonance images (MRIs) were evaluated in axial plane 8 mm below the joint line for distance of the CPN from the closest posterolateral capsule. The angle of the CPN from the center of the tibial anteroposterior axis and relation of CPN with respect to the popliteus were evaluated. A comparative analysis of these measurements among Caucasian, Chi

SUBMITTER: Sankineani SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6611962 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul-Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature