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J Knee Surg 2009; 22(1): 27-29
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1247723
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Common Peroneal Nerve Neuropraxia After Arthroscopic Inside-Out Lateral Meniscus Repair

Anthony W. Anderson, Robert F. LaPrade
  • The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn
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14 January 2010 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Common peroneal nerve injury caused by suture entrapment is a complication of arthroscopic inside-out lateral meniscus repair. In the literature, the treatment of this complication has been described as immediate reexploration. We present a case of recovery after late neurolysis performed 7 months postoperatively for a common peroneal nerve neuropraxia. In addition to describing return of function after late exploration, we discuss the management and prevention of this complication.

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