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Table 4 Correlation between cross-sectional area of the common peroneal nerve at the fibular neck and body mass index as well as common peroneal nerve conduction studies

From: Role of superficial peroneal sensory potential and high-resolution ultrasonography in confirmation of common peroneal mononeuropathy at the fibular neck

Variable

Cross-sectional area at the fibular neck (mm2)

R

p

Body mass index

+ 0.362

0.023a

Common peroneal motor nerve (NCS)

Distal motor latency

+ 0.172

0.03a

Compound muscle action potentials amplitude

− 0.131

0.02a

Conduction velocity

− 0.231

0.06

Superficial peroneal sensory nerve (NCS)

Peak latency

+ 0.351

0.01a

Sensory nerve action potentials amplitude

− 0.112

0.04a

  1. NCS nerve conduction studies
  2. aSignificant