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Anatomic variation of the superficial peroneal nerve in the operative field during direct lateral approach for distal fibula fracture

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The superficial peroneal nerve (SPN) is frequently at risk of iatrogenic injury during the open reduction and internal fixation of the distal fibula. The risk of nerve injury is increased for the Blair and Botte type B pattern of SPN, crossing the distal fibula from posterior to anterior (at 5 to 7 cm) from the lateral malleolar tip. Recently, two cases of Blair and Botte type B pattern were observed during the open reduction and internal fixation of the distal fibula at our hospital. Herein, the authors describe two cases of anatomic variation of SPN with a literature review.

Source: Trauma Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2025.101209

Authors: Seungyup Shin, Seong-Tae Kim, Gyeonggyu Choi, Sungho Lee

Institution: Cheju Halla General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,190