A Baker's Cyst Causing Common Peroneal Nerve and Tibial Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy : A Case Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2006.41.5.920
- Author:
Jong Hun JI
1
;
Weon Yoo KIM
;
Young Yul KIM
;
Se Hun PARK
;
Jang Ok CHEON
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daejeon, Korea. weonkim@hotmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Baker's cyst;
Common peroneal nerve;
Tibial nerve;
Entrapment neuropathy
- MeSH:
Atrophy;
Decompression;
Delayed Diagnosis;
Leg;
Paresthesia;
Peroneal Nerve*;
Popliteal Cyst*;
Spine;
Tibial Nerve*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2006;41(5):920-925
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine caused leg pain with associated calf weakness and atrophy. However, an unusual case of leg pain and calf atrophy due to neural compression is reported. We reported a rare case of a Baker's cyst causing common peroneal nerve and tibial nerve entrapment neuropathy. Initially, after arthroscopic menisectomy and cyst decompression, Baker's cyst was recurred and then open excision was done. Until 1 year after surgery, the cyst was not recurred, increased muscle bulk was noted and EMG showed improved findings. But she continued to complain of lower leg weakness and sole paresthesia owing to delayed diagnosis and cyst decompression.
