Sural neuropathy: anatomy
Evidence-based neurology checklist on sural neuropathy: anatomy: Anatomy of the sural nerve It originates from the tibial and common peroneal nerves It traverses the posterior calf It runs behind and under the lateral malleolus It is a pure sensory nerve: but motor fibers are reported in about 6%…
Anatomy of the sural nerve
- It originates from the tibial and common peroneal nerves
- It traverses the posterior calf
- It runs behind and under the lateral malleolus
- It is a pure sensory nerve: but motor fibers are reported in about 6% of people
Sensory innervation of the sural nerve
References
- Solomon LB, Ferris L, Tedman R, Henneberg M. Surgical anatomy of the sural and superficial fibular nerves with an emphasis on the approach to the lateral malleolus. J Anat 2001; 199:717-723.
- Montgomery PQ, Goddard NJ, Kemp HB. Solitary osteochondroma causing sural nerve entrapment neuropathy. J R Soc Med 1989; 82:761.
