What to do when the superficial peroneal nerve in the leg causes pain in the calf and foot

The superficial peroneal nerve in the calf causes pain in the calf and foot if there is no nerve dissection. Conservative treatment can be given; if the superficial peroneal nerve is severed, surgical treatment is required. 1. If the superficial peroneal nerve is compressed or contused due to trauma, it can be observed first, the calf can be rested and elevated, and anti-swelling medicines such as Panlong Qi tablets can be applied to relieve the compression of the nerve by the local soft tissues. Oral pain medication such as ibuprofen capsules and loxoprofen sodium can also be taken as prescribed by the doctor and nutritive nerve medication such as methylcobalamin tablets. Generally speaking, the treatment should last at least 3 months, or even 6 months to 1 year. 2. If the superficial peroneal nerve is severed due to trauma, it can be sutured directly if the distance between the two ends of the severance is close. If the distance between the two ends of the dissection is far, it is difficult to be sutured directly, so it is necessary to take the nerve from other parts of the body and suture it after transplantation. After the operation, local braking, external fixation with a brace, oral medication to reduce swelling, pain medication and nutritive drugs. The superficial peroneal nerve in the calf causes pain in the calf and foot, it is recommended to actively consult a doctor, under the guidance of the physician treatment, avoid self-medication.