3 months after surgery, the patient notices substantial improvement in function
This patient had a partial foot drop from an injury to the common peroneal nerve as well as loss of function to the sole of his foot and weakness in toe flexion due to a compression of the tibial nerve in the calf. He underwent a decompression of the common peroneal nerve as well as the proximal tibial nerve. 3 months after surgery, the patient notices substantial improvement in function not only the common peroneal nerve going to the top of his foot and allowing him to raise his foot and move it laterally, but also he has had substantial improvement in the sensation of the sole of his foot and the function of his toe flexor muscles.
