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peroneal
(redirected from common peroneal nerve)

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per·o·ne·al  (pr-nl)
adj.
Of or relating to the fibula or to the outer portion of the leg.
[From Greek peron, pin of a brooch, fibula; see per-2 in Indo-European roots.]
peroneal [ˌpɛrəˈniːəl]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Anatomy of or relating to the fibula or the outer side of the leg
[from New Latin peronē fibula, from Greek: fibula]
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Adj.1.peroneal - of or relating to the fibula or the outer part of the leg below the knee


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Another pair of electrodes (PALS 38-mm round electrodes, model Ultraflex 881150) ([dagger]) were attached over the patient's common peroneal nerve on the paretic side and stimulated during the swing phase to generate ankle dorsiflexion and knee flexion.
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Electrical stimulation applied to the common peroneal nerve via a Grass S88 stimulator ([double dagger]) coupled to a Grass SIU5 stimulus isolation unit ([double dagger]) was triggered using a hand switch at the time of terminal stance to elicit a flexion withdrawal response to assist with stepping in the weaker limb.
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The common peroneal nerve was exposed, and a protective cuff electrode was inserted to wrap around the exposed nerve trunk.
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