Hereditary Multiple Exostoses Complicated By Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy
2012
Hereditary multiple exostoses is an autosomal dominant skeletal disorder. It is characterized by multiple bony prominences and skeletal deformities. It can lead to a series of complications including deformity of the joint, fractures through the tumor pedicle, mechanical block of nearby joints, nerve compression and malignant change. In this case it has been described a rare case of a seventeen-year old male patient with a history of hereditary multiple exostoses presented with foot drop. The management and Physiatric approach are discussed. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jssmc.v4i1.12001 J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll, 2012;4(1):32-34
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