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A member asked:

My brother (30 yo) has a pinched superficial peroneal nerve on his right leg. surgery was recommended but are there other alternatives?

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You can try : An injection which may quell the pain associated with the entrapment. But, if the pain persists the surgery is a good idea.

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2015

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