Abstract

This case study presents an ankle sprain complicated by peroneal nerve palsy. The peroneal nerve is one of the most frequently injured nerves due to its superficial position around the fibular neck. In inversion ankle sprains the nerve may sustain a traction injury. This injury may be disregarded by the athlete ormasked by the local ankle symptoms. However, later the athlete may complain of sensory changes and/or motor weakness. Mild peroneal nerve palsy may mimic lateral ligament instability. In an athlete who dies not regain a stable ankle after an inversion injury, peroneal nerve function should be tested. Mos tcases will resolve with conservative treatment. Surgery is warranted only if two to three months of conservative treatment has not resolved the problem. Verf.-Referat