A 33-year-old man is injured while riding
a motorbike. He sustains a fracture of his
tibia. The orthopedic register decides to provide initial stability by placing external fixating frame. The first pin is placed in the proximal tibia and second through the calcaneum in a medial to the lateral direction and the site of entry of calcaneal pin is 2.5cm superior and towards the toes away from the heel. What nerve in that area damaged if pin incorrectly placed?
A. Deep peroneal nerve
B. Lateral plantar nerve
C. Superficial peroneal nerve
D. Medial plantar nerve
E. Sural nerve
Answer: D
The Correct Answer is Medial plantar nerve
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