Ultrasound of the common peroneal nerve at the knee: a structured scanning protocol

Bülent Alyanak; Burak Tayyip Dede; Fatih Bağcıer; Mustafa Turgut Yıldızgören

doi:10.15557/jou.2026.0008

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Ultrasound of the common peroneal nerve at the knee: a structured scanning protocol

Journal of Ultrasonography

Volume 26 (2026): Issue 104 (April 2026)

By: Bülent Alyanak , Burak Tayyip Dede , Fatih Bağcıer and Mustafa Turgut Yıldızgören

Open Access

|Mar 2026

Abstract

The common peroneal nerve is one of the most frequent sites of neuropathy around the knee. Owing to its superficial course, it is highly vulnerable to both trauma and mechanical compression. High-frequency ultrasonography enables real-time, dynamic evaluation of the common peroneal nerve along its entire trajectory from the popliteal fossa to the exit from the peroneal tunnel. This article presents a stepwise, structured ultrasound protocol for the assessment of the common peroneal nerve in the peri-knee region. Supported by illustrative images and videos, the protocol is expected to facilitate practical applicability in daily practice and improve diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, the guiding role of ultrasonography in interventional planning is highlighted.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15557/jou.2026.0008 | Journal eISSN: 2451-070X | Journal ISSN: 2084-8404

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Language: English

Submitted on: Jan 7, 2026

Accepted on: Feb 9, 2026

Published on: Mar 31, 2026

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Keywords:

common peroneal nerve,

peripheral nerve ultrasound,

Related subjects:

Basic medical science,

Basic medical science, other

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