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Unilateral Compressive Peroneal Neuropathy in Intensive Care Settings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Series of Three Cases

K. Andiappan,Khin Nyein Yin,Muhamad Faizal Zainudin

Published 2024 in Cureus

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Peroneal nerve entrapment, typically associated with behaviors like cross-legged sitting or squatting, can also occur from extended periods of lying down where the lower limbs usually assume a position of hip external rotation and knee flexion. In such positions, the fibular head's prominence can exert sustained pressure on the peroneal nerve. We report three cases of unilateral peroneal neuropathy in intensive care unit (ICU) patients during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, highlighting the possible role of prolonged supine or lateral decubitus positions in the development of this condition. Electrophysiological studies confirmed peroneal nerve palsy in all cases, with two patients achieving full recovery, while the third required a permanent ankle foot orthosis for mobility due to a lack of neurological recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged ideal nursing care, including in ICU settings, leading to suboptimal nursing care standards and compromised frequent positioning regimes.

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