Considerations about the multidimensional evaluation of a stab wound tibial neuropathy: a case report
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Published:2023-04-28
Issue:93
Volume:23
Page:97-100
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ISSN:2084-8404
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Container-title:Journal of Ultrasonography
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language:
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Short-container-title:J Ultrason
Author:
Antenucci PietroORCID,
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Carlucci DomenicoORCID,
Pugliatti MauraORCID,
Lucchetta MartaORCID,
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Abstract
We present a rare case of a traumatic lesion of the tibial fibers of the sciatic nerve with spared peroneal fibers. A 33-year-old victim of a three month earlier stabbing attack came to our attention with gait impairment and weakened left foot plantar flexion and left foot internal rotation and supination. Based upon clinical signs and neurophysiological investigations we suspected that a traumatic injury of the left tibial nerve had occurred. Ultrasound examination detected a lesion of part of the left sciatic nerve, in a different site than expected. The patient was immediately enlisted for a tailored surgical reconstruction.
Publisher
Medical Communications Sp. z.o.o.
Subject
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Radiological and Ultrasound Technology