Arches deformities and neuropathy

what are common characteristics of deep peroneal n

Commonly injured in anterior compartment
• May be caused by trauma, tight shoe laces,
ganglion or pes cavus
• Usually will see “foot drop”
• Loss of sensation, small triangle between toes 1 and 2

Characteristics of superficial perineal n.

May occur with lateral ankle sprain
• Entrapment near head of fibula or above lateral malleolus
• High lesion (fibular head)- loss of eversion and stability
• Sensory loss- lateral leg and dorsum of foot

characteristics of tibial n

Typically injured in popliteal area (trauma)
• Also may occur with ankle sprain at tarsal
tunnel (medial malleolus, calcaneus and talus, deltoid ligament)
• Usually unable to plantar flex foot or invert foot, unable to flex, abduct or adduct toes
• Sensory loss at sole of foot, lateral heel, plantar surface of toes

Characteristics of medial plantar n.

Pt. may report pain or aching or burning in arch or heel
• Altered sensation in sole of foot behind hallux
• Associated with hindfoot valgus
• Also known as Jogger’s foot