Varied Presentation and Importance of MR Neurography of the Common Fibular Nerve in Slimmer ’s Paralysis

We present 5 cases of slimmer’s paralysis in patients who had lost 32–57 kg in approximately 1 year. In 2 cases, MR neurogram of the knee demonstrated abnor malities of the common fibular nerve at the fibular head. Two patients underwent a common fibular nerve decompression at the fibular head and attained improved gait and sensorimotor function. Weight loss, diabetes mellitus, and immobilization may have contributed to slimmer’s paralysis in 1 case. Awareness of slimmer’s paralysis in patients who have lost a significant amount of weight in a short period of time is imperative to detect and treat a fibular nerve neuropathy that may ensue.Case Rep Neurol 2021;13:555 –564
Source: Case Reports in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research