5 Lower limbclinical aspects of peripheral nerve lesions inClinical Aspects of Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Lesions in the Lower Limb

Knowledge of neuroanatomy and the clinical exam is of paramount importance for accurate diagnosis and optimal management of nerve injuries in the lower extremity. When evaluating patients with peripheral nerve lesions in the lower limb, it is important to exclude differential diagnosis. In cases where the injured nerves do not recover spontaneously, the surgeon has several treatment modalities. Selecting the correct treatment depends on the diagnosis and other specific factors such as the level of injury, the current neurological status, the existence of neuropathic pain, the time since the injury, and other specific factors related to the expected recovery.