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.

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.