An Uncommon Case of Bilateral Peroneal Nerve Palsy following Delivery : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Source
Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Peroneal nerve palsy is an infrequent but potential complication of childbirth.
Bilateral peroneal palsy is particularly rare following delivery with few reported cases.
A 38-year-old gravida 1, para 0 underwent a prolonged second stage of labor, was diagnosed with an arrest of descent, and subsequently underwent an uncomplicated primary cesarean section.
The patient was diagnosed with bilateral peroneal neuropathy four days after delivery.
By two months postpartum, her foot drop had improved by 85% and the remainder of her symptoms resolved.
Awareness of the risks of a peroneal neuropathy as well as implementation of preventive measures is important for members of the delivery team.
Regional anesthesia during labor is a risk factor for the development of a peroneal neuropathy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bunch, Kristen& Hope, Erica. 2014. An Uncommon Case of Bilateral Peroneal Nerve Palsy following Delivery : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495420
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bunch, Kristen& Hope, Erica. An Uncommon Case of Bilateral Peroneal Nerve Palsy following Delivery : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495420
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bunch, Kristen& Hope, Erica. An Uncommon Case of Bilateral Peroneal Nerve Palsy following Delivery : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495420
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495420