46-year-old female patient was admitted with complaints of right leg weakness and numbness. 4 months ago had been operated on for knee replacement. At the same time, rheumatoid arthritis was diagnosed. Peroneal motor nerve EMG response was obtained. Peroneal nerve decompression and neurolysis was performed. The patient's postoperative paresthesia disappeared. Peroneal nerve damage after knee replacement surgery may develop. This risk was higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
46-year-old female patient was admitted with complaints of right leg weakness and numbness. 4 months ago had been operated on for knee replacement. At the same time, rheumatoid arthritis was diagnosed. Peroneal motor nerve EMG response was obtained. Peroneal nerve decompression and neurolysis were performed. The patient's postoperative paresthesia disappeared. Peroneal nerve damage after knee replacement surgery may develop. This risk was higher in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Alan : Sağlık Bilimleri
Dergi Türü : Ulusal
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