This narrative review covers the evaluation and management of common peroneal nerve (CPN) palsy — the most common compressive neuropathy of the lower extremity. It addresses anatomy, etiology, clinical presentation, electrodiagnostic workup, and the full treatment spectrum from conservative measures through surgical decompression, nerve grafting, and tendon transfer.
This narrative review covers the evaluation and management of common peroneal nerve (CPN) palsy — the most common compressive neuropathy of the lower extremity. It addresses anatomy, etiology, clinical presentation, electrodiagnostic workup, and the full treatment spectrum from conservative measures through surgical decompression, nerve grafting, and tendon transfer.