Experts say slimmer’s paralysis, also known as peroneal neuropathy, is a mononeuropathy of the lower extremities resulting in ...

One peroneal tendon attaches to the outside of the foot at the base of the little toe (fifth metatarsal). The other tendon goes underneath the foot and attaches to the inside of the arch.

Although lateral ligament sprains are the most common pathologic conditions, peroneal tendon subluxations occur with a similar inversion mechanism. Multiple grades of subluxation have been described ...

He had the typical high-steppage gait indicating left foot drop. Blood tests revealed normal ... studies revealed an absent left superficial peroneal sensory potential. The left sural sensory ...