Editing Peroneal nerve paralysis (section)

==Signs and symptoms==
[[File:Endoscopic-Treatment-of-Intrasheath-Peroneal-Tendon-Subluxation-274685.f1.ogv|right|thumb|Slapping gait makes a slapping noise at the joint of an ankle.]]
Signs and symptoms of peroneal nerve palsy are related to mostly lower legs and foot which are the following:<ref name="Eleftheriou2013">{{cite journal|last=Eleftheriou|first=Kyriacos I.|author2=Sushil Beri |author3=Afshin Alavi |author4=Sally Tennant |year=2013|title=Deep peroneal nerve palsy during growth spurt: a case report|journal=European Journal of Pediatrics|volume=173|issue=12|pages=1603–5|issn=0340-6199|doi=10.1007/s00431-013-2160-y|pmid=24061281|s2cid=8461347 }}</ref>
*Decreased sensation, numbness, or tingling in the top of the foot or the outer part of the upper or lower leg
*Foot drops (unable to hold the foot straight across)
*Toes drag while walking
*Weakness of the ankles or feet
*Prickling [[sensation (psychology)|sensation]]
*Pain in shin
*Pins and needles sensation
*Slapping [[gait]] (walking pattern in which each step makes a slapping noise)

Patients may need pain relievers to control pain. Other medications that are used to reduce pain include [[gabapentin]], [[carbamazepine]], or [[tricyclic]] [[antidepressants]] such as [[amitriptyline]]. Whenever if possible, patients need to avoid or limit the use of medication to reduce the risk of side effects. If the pain is severe, a pain specialist can help patients to explore all options to relieve the pain. Physical therapy exercises may help patients to maintain muscle strength. Also, [[orthopedic]] devices may improve patient's ability to walk and prevent [[contracture]]s. Orthopedic devices may include braces, splints, orthopedic shoes, or other equipment.
Vocational counseling, occupational therapy, or similar programs may help patients to maximize their mobility and independence.