The chief clinical interest of this fracture lies in the fact that it may implicate the common peroneal nerve, and cause drop-foot.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The common peroneal nerve is frequently damaged.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
It is sometimes called, on account of one of its actions, and the position which it occupies, the 'external flexor, or peroneal muscle of the leg.
"Artistic Anatomy of Animals"
Édouard Cuyer