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Synovial cysts of proximal tibiofibular joint causing peroneal nerve palsy: report of three cases and review of the literature

Authors: Murat Ali Hersekli, Sercan Akpinar, Huseyin Demirors, Gurkan Ozkoc, Metin Ozalay, Necip Cesur, Mustafa Uysal, Reha N. Tandogan

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 10/2004

Abstract

Introduction

Synovial cyst of the proximal tibiofibular joint is a very rare condition, for which there is no consensus regarding treatment.

Case presentation

We present three patients who had synovial cysts of proximal tibiofibular joint that caused peroneal nerve palsy. We discuss the special features of synovial cysts and review the literature.

Conclusion

We consider the best treatment of synovial cysts originating from proximal tibiofibular joint and causing peroneal nerve palsy to be total surgical removal as soon as possible after the diagnosis is made. It should be kept in mind that despite surgical treatment the neurological symptoms may not recover.

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Title: Synovial cysts of proximal tibiofibular joint causing peroneal nerve palsy: report of three cases and review of the literature
Authors: Murat Ali Hersekli
Sercan Akpinar
Huseyin Demirors
Gurkan Ozkoc
Metin Ozalay
Necip Cesur
Mustafa Uysal
Reha N. Tandogan
Publication date: 01-12-2004
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 10/2004
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-004-0717-y

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Synovial cysts of proximal tibiofibular joint causing peroneal nerve palsy: report of three cases and review of the literature

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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