Acute common peroneal neuropathy due to hand positioning in normal labor and delivery.

Background: Foot drop has been described as an infrequent complication from common peroneal nerve injury related to external compression and forceful knee flexion while pushing during vaginal delivery. Past recommendations include placing the hands at the posterior thighs rather than the legs to avoid this complication.

Case: A 32-year-old woman developed unilateral foot drop after vaginal delivery.