Lower limb nerve injuries Flashcards
1
Q
Pelvic surgery
A
Obturator (L2-4)
2
Q
Pelvic fracture
A
Femoral (L2-4)
3
Q
Lateral leg trauma or Fibular neck fracture
A
Common peroneal (L4-S2) - Foot drop
4
Q
Knee trauma, Baker cyst, Tarsal tunnel syndrome
A
Tibial (L4-S3) - Can’t curl toes
5
Q
Posterior hip dislocation/Polio
A
Superior gluteal (L4-S1) - Trendelenburg sign/gait
6
Q
Posterior hip dislocation
A
Inferior gluteal (L5-S2) - Can’t climb stairs
