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Table 1. Includes data from the study performed by Melenhorst et al. evaluating the awareness of the general medical community of
the surgical approach to peripheral neuropathy [31]
Aware of theory Aware of surgery value Explains neuropathy is reversible Refers to surgeon
General practitioner 19% 6% 45% 3%
Internist 32% 11% 46% 0%
Neurologist 35% 22% 57% 9%
Diabetes nurse 15% 5% 35% NA
Overall 23% 9% 35% 3%
[31]
Modified from Melenhorst et al. . NA: Not applicable.

Figure 6. The superficial peroneal nerve usually exits the fascia of the lateral compartment, where it becomes entrapped. In about 25%
of patients, there is a high division of this nerve such that it has a branch in both the lateral and anterior compartment. Therefore, in
every patient, we teach to open both compartments. An example of such a patient is shown here after decompression.

compression in diabetics with neuropathy and superimposed chronic nerve compression is not only cost-
effective compared to standard medical care, but also increases the quality of life and life expectancy.