End-to-Side Nerve Transfer for the Management of Chronic Leg Compartment Ankle Dorsiflexion Weakness

Background A proximal deep peroneal nerve (DPN) injury can significantly impact the functional capacity of the leg, to include compromised motor function of the tibialis anterior (TA) muscle. Clinical examination can range from weakness in ankle dorsiflexion, to complete foot drop. Diagnostic nerve...

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Main Authors: Edgardo R. Rodriguez-Collazo, Asim A.Z. Raja, Shawn Christopher Ward, Stephanie Oexeman, Arshad A. Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery Open
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0041-1740979