Compression Neuropathy of Superficial Peroneal Nerve and Deep Peroneal Nerve Following Acupuncture Treatment: A Case Report.
- Author:
Yu Mi KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sanbon Hospital, Wonkwang University College of Medicine, Gunpo, Korea. castkim@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Compression neuropathy;
Superficial and deep peroneal nerve;
Acupuncture
- MeSH:
Acupuncture;
Needles;
Peripheral Nerve Injuries;
Peroneal Nerve
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2011;15(3):170-174
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Acupuncture has been widely used to treat a variety of disease and symptoms. But various complications have been reported. Among them, peripheral nerve injuries have been reported less frequently than other complications. The purpose of this report is to describe what we believe to be the first case of delayed superficial and deep peroneal nerve compressive neuropathy caused by fibrotic mass formed by neglected broken acupuncture needle.
