(WNDU) - Common peroneal nerve dysfunction can be caused by sudden trauma or injury to the knee. It affects how the leg feels and how the foot functions. For one young college athlete, when physical ...

The deep peroneal nerve makes up one section of the common peroneal nerve. The common peroneal nerve runs alongside the sciatic nerve, from the femur to the buttocks. It then courses further down on ...

The superficial peroneal nerve branches off from the sciatic nerve, or the common peroneal nerve, which ultimately winds around the head of the fibula, or shinbone, near the knee. The superficial ...

Potential advantages of peroneal nerve stimulation include its noninvasiveness and relatively mild side effects. Peroneal electrical transcutaneous nerve modulation appears safe and tolerable for ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Ice application helps reduce swelling and control pain from peroneal tendonitis.Physical therapy can help restore normal ankle joint mechanics ...