Intrapartum common peroneal nerve compression resulted in foot drop: a case report.

J Obstet Gynaecol Res

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prince Zaid Ben Al-Hussein Hospital, Jordan.

Published: February 2000

This case report is to illustrate a case of a 24-year-old Jordanian woman, gravida 1, para 0 who developed intrapartum foot drop due to compression injury of the common peroneal nerve behind the head of fibula. Diagnosis was based on history, clinical examination and electrophysiological studies. Treatment included daily sessions of physiotherapy. Complete recovery of the condition took place within 2 months.

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