<p class="jove_content">This case report describes a diabetic patient who developed acute foot drop after spinal anesthesia. Diagnostic evaluation using MRI, electrophysiological studies, and ultrasound suggested irritation of the L5 nerve root leading to secondary peroneal neuropathy. Conservative treatment and rehabilitation resulted in significant recovery over three months.</p>

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Case Report and Literature Review of Spinal Anesthesia-Related Peroneal Nerve Injury Complicated with Diabetic Foot Peripheral Neuropathy

Perioperative peripheral nerve injury (PPNI) is rare but potentially disabling. In patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), the threshold for ...

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Institution - Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Liangzhu Branch

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