Peroneal neuropathy following successful bariatric surgery. Case report and review of the literature

W. Jeffrey Elias; Nader Pouratian; Rod J. Oskouian; Bruce Schirmer; Ted Burns

doi:10.3171/jns.2006.105.4.631

Peroneal neuropathy following successful bariatric surgery. Case report and review of the literature

W. Jeffrey Elias, Nader Pouratian, Rod J. Oskouian, Bruce Schirmer, Ted Burns

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Abstract

Peroneal neuropathy has been observed in starvation, anorexia, and other situations of extreme weight loss. The authors report a case in which sequential bilateral peroneal neuropathies developed after successful bariatric surgery resulting in a weight loss of 114 lbs over 12 months. The diagnosis was confirmed using nerve conduction studies and electromyography. Clinical improvement occurred with decompressive surgery at the level of the knee.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	631-635
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of neurosurgery
Volume	105
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3171/jns.2006.105.4.631
State	Published - 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Bariatric surgery
Foot drop
Peroneal neuropathy
Weight loss

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Clinical Neurology

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