A case of peroneal neuropathy-induced footdrop. Correlated and compensatory lower-extremity function

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2000 Sep;90(8):411-20. doi: 10.7547/87507315-90-8-411.

Abstract

This article reports on the case of a man with peroneal neuropathy-induced footdrop who was seen at the authors' institution 3 years after open reduction and internal fixation of a proximal fibular fracture and a distal, spiral, oblique tibial fracture of the right leg. A comprehensive gait analysis was conducted. A significant footdrop in gait resulted in a "reverse check mark" center-of-pressure pattern, an increased transverse-plane rotation of the foot, and excessive knee and hip flexion in the sagittal plane. These objective findings documented significant dysfunction within the involved lower extremity; in addition, aberrant biomechanics were observed in structures other than the site of initial injury within both limbs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Fibula / injuries
  • Foot / physiopathology*
  • Fractures, Bone / complications
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic / etiology*
  • Gait Disorders, Neurologic / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peroneal Neuropathies / complications*
  • Peroneal Neuropathies / physiopathology
  • Tibial Fractures / complications
  • Video Recording