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Rare Common Peroneal Nerve Neuropraxia after Removal of Upper Tibial Pin Traction

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Common peroneal nerve (CPN) injury is an uncommon complication associated with skeletal traction. Neurological deficits occurring after removal of upper tibial pin traction (UTPT) are exceedingly rare and sparsely reported in the literature. A 27-year-old male sustained a closed left subtrochanteric femur fracture following a road traffic accident. Preoperative UTPT was applied with no immediate neurological deficit. UTPT was removed intraoperatively before definitive fixation. Postoperatively, the patient developed left-sided foot drop. Electromyography and nerve conduction velocity studies at 6 weeks demonstrated neuropraxia of the CPN. Although UTPT is considered a safe and effective method for temporary fracture stabilization, clinicians should be aware of the potential for rare traction-related nerve injuries. Early recognition, appropriate splintage, and rehabilitation can result in favorable outcomes.

Source: Annals of African Medicine

DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_843_25

Authors: Dattatray Bhakare, Rahul Salunkhe, Urva Dholu, Aditya Sethi, Swati Bhakare

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Bone fractures and treatments

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7154683426

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