Question 1

how long does it take peroneal nerve to heal after decompression?

Accepted Answer

perhaps 4 weeks: If involved only myelin coverings, about 4 weeks for recovery.  If injury to central axon, regrowth at 0.1mm daily.  Emg test may help predict recovery.

Question 2

how long does it take for peroneal tendonitis to heal? i had pretty bad pain, it got better with pt, and now it feels irritated again...

Accepted Answer

Varies: Unfortunately, there is no real answer to your question as everyone "heals" at a different rate.  You likely need continued treatment if you remain symptomatic.

Question 3

i damaged my peroneal nerve in a motorcycle accident but it is not cut will it heal?

Accepted Answer

: All details matter when it comes to injuries to nerves. Partial recovery is expected in majority of cases, overall function, range of motion may be influenced. Physical therapy always needed to ensure maximal recovery.

Question 4

if i damaged my peroneal nerve and completly tore my acl will the acl surgery be longer, riskier, or more painful? will it nolonger be outpatient?

Accepted Answer

ACL: Once you see the surgeon you will be told the options for your ACL care. It may or may not need surgery.
Wish you well.

Question 5

how long does a superficial peroneal neuritis take to heal? have been dealing with this since september. my neuromuscular said it could be quite some time. top of foot is super sensitive when touched on the left outer side. thanks?

Accepted Answer

: You did not tell us the etiology. If it's due to trauma, it takes months to resolve and sometimes surgery may be indicated for releasing the compression.

Question 6

peroneal nerve--wjere and what is that?

Accepted Answer

OUTER Lower leg: Peroneal (fibular) nerve is in the outer part of the calf (lower leg).  It tends to get injured just below the outer part of the knee where it crosses over the fibular head. The nerve controls muscles/sensation of the outer calf.

Question 7

for peroneal tendonitis, should i take aleve (naproxen) or advil?

Accepted Answer

Either one: Take the one which works best for you.

Question 8

what does it mean when it say no f wave response of right peroneal nerve in nerve conduction study? what further tests have to be done?

Accepted Answer

F wave: Usually for foot/hand muscles, it is a small part of a fullelectodiagnostic test that studies electrical response to a nerve right after the main motor response wave (from being very stimulated), representing a rebound electrical response in the nerve, backwards up to the spinal cord.  When compared to the motor wave by ratios, certainly aspects of nerve slowing can be found. Full exam is needed.

Question 9

best approach to take for the subluxation of a left peroneal tendon?

Accepted Answer

See below: Short time immobilization followed by physical therapy.  If reocurrs then surgery may be needed.

Question 10

my son whos 12 has nearapraxia left superficial peroneal nerve damage will he have this forever?

Accepted Answer

Neurapraxia: This term implies incomplete injury. Thus, especially in considering his age, i would be optimistic about recovery of function.  Recovery, however, can be prolonged and not really begin until 6+ weeks after injury. The key is to avoid stiffness or contracture in the meantime which may require bracing.

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How long does it take for peroneal tendonitis to heal? i had pretty bad pain, it got better with pt, and now it feels irritated again...

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I damaged my peroneal nerve in a motorcycle accident but it is not cut will it heal?

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If i damaged my peroneal nerve and completly tore my acl will the acl surgery be longer, riskier, or more painful? will it nolonger be outpatient?

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How long does a superficial peroneal neuritis take to heal? have been dealing with this since september. my neuromuscular said it could be quite some time. top of foot is super sensitive when touched on the left outer side. thanks?

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Peroneal nerve--wjere and what is that?

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For peroneal tendonitis, should i take aleve (naproxen) or advil?

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What does it mean when it say no f wave response of right peroneal nerve in nerve conduction study? what further tests have to be done?

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Best approach to take for the subluxation of a left peroneal tendon?

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My son whos 12 has nearapraxia left superficial peroneal nerve damage will he have this forever?

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