Accessory deep peroneal nerve (ADPN), a common anatomic variant, is traditionally suspected when common peroneal nerve stimulation evokes a greater amplitude extensor digitorum brevis compound ...

Foot drop results from weakness in the tibialis anterior muscle, which is controlled by the deep peroneal nerve. Other symptoms of MS can also worsen foot drop-related walking problems.

Symptoms attributable to neuropathy were present in five (15% ... There was a decrease in common peroneal motor conduction velocity in 66% of patients and amplitude in 55% of patients.