SAQ 1086 – Common peroneal nerve injury after ankle sprain

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A 40-year-old woman presents with symptoms of a common peroneal nerve injury in her left leg after an ankle sprain.

Describe the sensory and motor disturbance expected with common peroneal nerve injury.

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Where is the commonest site of injury?

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List four general causes of common peroneal nerve injury other than high ankle sprain.

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How is this peripheral nerve lesion differentiated from an L5 radiculopathy?

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