Will muscles continue to atrophy indefinitely after common peroneal nerve injury?
Disease description:
The peroneal nerve injury has caused muscle atrophy, but it's not very severe. I would like to ask: will the muscles continue to atrophy indefinitely due to peroneal nerve injury?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Muscle atrophy due to common peroneal nerve injury typically progresses continuously. In cases of nerve transection, recovery is generally difficult and often leads to severe muscle atrophy, possibly caused by prolonged inactivity. However, if the injury results from nerve compression, most patients can recover after appropriate treatment. The most effective approach is to seek medical diagnosis at a hospital followed by pharmacological therapy. This condition is considered chronic and requires gradual management, but full recovery is possible.
