Podiatry and Medical - Set 2

Category - Podiatry Part II

Which of the following nerves can be easily damaged in a fracture of the fibular neck?
  1. Femoral nerve
  2. Tibial nerve
  3. Common peroneal nerve
  4. Obturator nerve
Explanation
Answer − C − The nerve that can be easily damaged in a fracture of the fibular neck is the common peroneal nerve. This nerve winds around the fibular neck, making it highly susceptible to damage with any fracture of the fibular neck.
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