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Peroneus communis pressure
Common peroneal nerve (peroneus communis)
* A blow or sustained pressure at the neck of the fibula (the patient sits with legs crossed or with the knee against the side of a desk).
* Weakness of the tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis longus and peroneal muscles (drop-foot), with numbness at the outer leg and the dorsum of the foot.
* Spontaneous recovery within one to two months ; the particular sitting position should be avoided.
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