A randomized controlled trial comparing conservative versus surgical treatment in patients with foot drop due to peroneal nerve entrapment: results of an internal feasibility pilot study
Christophe Oosterbos,
Sofie Rummens,
Kris Bogaerts
et al.
Abstract:Background
Based on the lack of literature to support any treatment strategy in patients with foot drop due to peroneal nerve entrapment, a prospective study randomizing patients between surgery and conservative treatment is warranted. Since studies comparing surgery to no surgery are often challenging, we first examined the feasibility of such a randomized controlled trial.
Methods/design
An internal feasibility pilot study was conducted to assess… Show more
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