Lab 6 - Module 1 - The Gluteal Region: Page 8 of 8

Case Report Conclusion:

Both the sensory and motor symptoms of this patient can be attributed to trauma (injection) to the common fibular portion of the sciatic nerve.

The sensory deficits are attributed to both the common fibular nerve and the superficial fibular nerve (branch of the common fibular nerve). Additionally, the superficial fibular nerve is responsible for general sensory to the majority of the dorsum of the foot.

Dorsiflexion is caused by nerves innervated by the deep fibular branch of the common fibular nerve as are the toe extensors. Moreover, the main evertors of the foot are innervated by the superficial fibular nerve resulting in the patient dragging the outer part of their foot while walking.