Lateral sural cutaneous nerve
Lateral sural cutaneous nerve
The Lateral sural cutaneous nerve is a branch of the common peroneal nerve, which itself is a branch of the sciatic nerve. It provides sensory innervation to the lateral aspect of the lower leg.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The lateral sural cutaneous nerve originates from the common peroneal nerve, which splits into the lateral sural cutaneous nerve and the sural nerve at the level of the knee. The nerve travels down the lateral aspect of the leg, providing sensory innervation to the skin.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
Damage to the lateral sural cutaneous nerve can result in sensory loss or paresthesia (abnormal sensation) in the lateral aspect of the lower leg. This can occur due to trauma, surgery, or conditions that affect the peripheral nerves, such as diabetes mellitus or peripheral neuropathy.
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