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J Reconstr Microsurg 2003; 19(7): 451-454
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-44632
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Deep Peroneal Nerve Transfer for Established Plantar Sensory Loss

Isao Koshima, Yuzaburo Nanba, Tetsuya Tsutsui, Yoshio Takahashi
  • Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine and Dentistry, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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24 November 2003 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Patients with established or irreversible plantar sensory loss often have normal sensation on the dorsal aspect of the foot, due to an intact deep peroneal nerve. A new method of deep peroneal nerve transfer is proposed for repair of plantar sensory loss caused by extensive nerve gaps or high-level lesions of the posterior tibial nerve. Two cases in which this technique was used are described. The surgical technique is relatively easy, with a short operating time, rapid nerve regeneration after surgery, accurate sensory recovery, and minimal donor-site morbidity with sensory loss only on the first web space of the foot.

KEYWORDS

Plantar sensory loss - deep peroneal nerve transfer

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