Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

In the case of a fracture to the head and neck of the fibula, which of the following nerves can be damaged?
  1. Sciatic
  2. Tibial
  3. Common peroneal
  4. Deep peroneal
Explanation
Answer − C − In case of a fracture to the head and neck of the fibula, the nerve that can be damaged is common peroneal nerve. The common peroneal nerve is vulnerable to injury, as it passes behind the head of the fibula and then winds around the neck of the fibula and pierces the peroneus longus muscle, where it divides into the deep and superficial peroneal nerves.
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