G57.3: Lesion of lateral popliteal nerve
Your lateral popliteal nerve is damaged.
The lateral popliteal nerve usually runs from the hollow of the knee along the outside of the lower leg. In the lower leg, the lateral popliteal gives off several branches. These branch nerves run to the foot.
The lateral popliteal nerve controls various muscles in the lower leg. It enables us to raise our foot and stretch our toes, for example. The lateral popliteal nerve is also responsible for sensation on the outside of the lower leg and outside of the foot. This nerve is also responsible for sensation in the arch of the foot.
When the lateral popliteal nerve is damaged, it can cause pain, tingling or a numbness in the lower leg or in the foot, for example. It may also no longer be possible to raise one’s foot so well. One may then trip on the affected foot when walking.
The lateral popliteal nerve may be damaged as a result of pressure, for example. The damage may be lasting or temporary.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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