Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Answers: E, both B and C - Bone fractures that are usually associated with a common peroneal nerve injury are bumper fractures and fractures of the fibular neck. The peroneal nerve wraps around the fibular neck, so a fracture to the fibular neck is likely to damage the peroneal nerve as well. Bumper fractures are so called because they are caused by an automobile bumper and occur on the leg bone below the knee.