Tibial nerve injury is rare and is always associated with other injuries due to its close association with the other structures.We present a rare case of isolated injury to the tibial nerve where the nerve was avulsed...Tibial nerve injury is rare and is always associated with other injuries due to its close association with the other structures.We present a rare case of isolated injury to the tibial nerve where the nerve was avulsed from the middle third of the leg,but all other structures were intact.The nerve was reconstructed with sural nerve grafts.The patient recovered sensation of the sole twelve months following the reconstruction and was able to maintain a normal gait and is living normal life.The results of nerve repairs in lower limbs in general have been poor.The treatment options for such an interesting case are discussed along with the management and outcome of the presented patient.展开更多
文摘Tibial nerve injury is rare and is always associated with other injuries due to its close association with the other structures.We present a rare case of isolated injury to the tibial nerve where the nerve was avulsed from the middle third of the leg,but all other structures were intact.The nerve was reconstructed with sural nerve grafts.The patient recovered sensation of the sole twelve months following the reconstruction and was able to maintain a normal gait and is living normal life.The results of nerve repairs in lower limbs in general have been poor.The treatment options for such an interesting case are discussed along with the management and outcome of the presented patient.
