Bilateral Peroneal Neuropathy after Obesity Surgery

Abstract

A 33-year-old woman is presented with a bilateral progressive foot drop in three months. Her medical history revealed an obesity surgery seven months ago and she had 65 kgs weight loss in about six months (from 147 kgs to 82 kgs). Bilateral peroneal neuropathy determined at the fibular head on her electromyography study. The case highlights the importance of paying attention to the peroneal neuropathy after massive weight loss. Diet modification and physical therapy should be kept in mind in these patients.

Keywords

• Obesity surgery
• weight loss
• peroneal neuropathy