Common Peroneal Nerve Neuropathy
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Common peroneal nerve neuropathy is the involvement of a nerve in the leg responsible for moving the foot upward and for sensation in part of the leg and the top of the foot. Its injury can make it difficult to lift the tip of the foot when walking.
Common symptoms: weakness in lifting the foot, a tendency to trip, tingling or numbness on the outer side of the leg and on the instep.
Common causes: it is usually associated with prolonged pressure on the outer side of the knee, sustained postures, local trauma, or certain conditions that affect the nerves.
Which specialist evaluates it? The neurologist is the one who studies nerve function and identifies the site of involvement. When faced with difficulty moving the foot or abnormal sensations in the leg, the prudent course is to request a professional checkup.
Data on 50 doctors who treat common peroneal nerve neuropathy
Which specialist treats common peroneal nerve neuropathy?
Common Peroneal Nerve Neuropathy is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, neurologist, anesthesiologist, orthopedist, pediatrician, critical care and intensive care specialist, aesthetic physician.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in common peroneal nerve neuropathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. César Nájera
Dr. Hugo Arturo González Martínez
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Diego Alejandro Oliva Vallejo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Rogelio García Cruz
Frequently asked questions
What is common peroneal nerve neuropathy?
Common peroneal nerve neuropathy is the involvement of a nerve in the leg responsible for moving the foot upward and for sensation in part of the leg and the top of the foot. Its injury can make it difficult to lift the tip of the foot when walking.
Which doctor treats common peroneal nerve neuropathy?
Common Peroneal Nerve Neuropathy is usually treated by specialists in general practitioner, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist, neurologist, anesthesiologist, orthopedist, pediatrician, critical care and intensive care specialist, aesthetic physician.