Comparison Between Subjective and Objective Assessment of Tumour Induced Foot drop post-surgical removal of common peroneal nerve sheath tumour: A Case Study

Abstract

Tumour Induced Foot drop post-surgical removal of common peroneal nerve sheath tumour affects people
of any age, schwannomas are more common in those between the ages of 30 and 60years. It is generally
assessed subjectively using patient self-report or clinician-reported questionnaires. The goal of this study was
to use TNS to objectively measure peroneal neuropathy symptoms in patients, as well as to investigate the
concordance between TNS and subjective EORTC QLQ – C30 assessments. We measured neuropathic symptoms
using subjective and objective methods, namely the EORTC QLQ – C30 and the total neuropathy score. The
prevalence of patients with abnormal sensation was observed on TNS and EORTC QLQ – C30 grading. The level
of concordance between quantitative and subjective measures was poor. Schwannomas Symptoms should be
evaluated objectively as well as subjectively.