Peroneal Nerve Injury
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A peroneal nerve injury affects a nerve in the leg that controls the movement of the foot and ankle and gathers sensation from part of the leg and the top of the foot.
Frequent symptoms: A characteristic sign is difficulty lifting the foot when walking, which makes the toe tend to drag; there may also be tingling or numbness in the outer part of the leg.
Common causes: It is usually related to sustained pressure on the knee, trauma, or postures that compress the nerve for a prolonged time.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist, and depending on the case the rehabilitation specialist, study the function of the nerve. If you notice weakness when walking or loss of sensation that does not improve, the advisable course is to consult it with a professional.
Data on 10 doctors who treat peroneal nerve injury
Which specialist treats peroneal nerve injury?
Peroneal Nerve Injury is usually treated by specialists in internist, neurologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in peroneal nerve injury
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Mónica Zarate
Dr. Luisa Fernanda Guardado Gutiérrez
Dr. Anel Gamas
Dr. David Abraham Bernés Torres
Dr. Grecia Deloya Brito
Dr. Carlos T. Vega Nava
Dr. José Luis Arista Ramírez
Dr. Adriana C. Lobato Belmonte
Dr. José Ignacio Madrigal Ramírez
Dr. Miguel Martin Acuña Lizama
Frequently asked questions
What is peroneal nerve injury?
A peroneal nerve injury affects a nerve in the leg that controls the movement of the foot and ankle and gathers sensation from part of the leg and the top of the foot.
Which doctor treats peroneal nerve injury?
Peroneal Nerve Injury is usually treated by specialists in internist, neurologist.