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Ischaemic monomelic neuropathy: A rare cause of unilateral foot drop.

Authors :
Ting Sheen Kweh B
Abdul Fahmi Jalil M
Rodrigues E
Goh D
Yuen TI
Source :
Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia [J Clin Neurosci] 2021 Aug; Vol. 90, pp. 36-38. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 May 23.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Ischaemic neuropathy is a rare phenomenon given the rich arterial collateral supply afforded to peripheral nerves by the vasa nervorum. We report an unusual case of unilateral foot drop secondary to long-segment popliteal artery occlusion. Without expedient vessel imaging and revascularisation of the occluded artery, this reversible cause of neurological deficit would likely have resulted in a poor functional outcome for our patient.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interest We have no financial, intellectual or other conflicts of interests to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2021. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-2653
Volume :
90
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34275576
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2021.02.030