Bilateral peroneal nerve palsy secondary to a knee board: report of two cases.

Authors

• A R Vaccaro
• S C Ludwig
• G R Klein
• M McQuire
• D Green
• N E Green

Publication/Presentation Date

11-1-1998

Abstract

We report on two patients who developed bilateral peroneal nerve palsy after using a knee board behind a water ski boat. This device causes the rider's knees to be in a hyperflexed position secured with a strap across the thighs. Treatment for this compressive neuropathy is conservative. Recreational users may wish to limit the duration and frequency of participation in this sport, thus decreasing the predisposition to prolonged nerve compression. In addition, manufacturers may consider making fundamental design changes such as padding the nylon straps or outrigger devices that contact the proximal lateral tibia.

Volume

27

Issue

11

First Page

746

Last Page

748

ISSN

1078-4519

Published In/Presented At

Vaccaro, A. R., Ludwig, S. C., Klein, G. R., McQuire, M., Green, D., & Green, N. E. (1998). Bilateral peroneal nerve palsy secondary to a knee board: report of two cases. American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 27(11), 746–748.

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

9839959

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article