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Common Peroneal Nerve Syndrome
A pinched nerve at the knee causing foot drop — often recoverable.
In brief
- Compression of the common peroneal nerve near the knee
- Causes foot drop and numbness over the top of the foot
- May follow prolonged leg crossing, injury or weight loss
- Diagnosed clinically, confirmed with nerve conduction studies
- Typically treated conservatively, though occasionally requires surgery to release the nerve
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