Been struggling with loss of coordination/dead leg/quasi foot-drop like symptoms in my left leg for the past 6 years. Been to a variety of doctors and have had three surgeries (see below) without any relief. Multiple EMGs/NCVs show continued issues with the peroneal nerve at/below the fibular head. The latest doctor I went to told me that I seem to have some very subtle issue for which he does not think there is a cure. Before I give any hope of returning to serious running completely, was curious if anyone had similar symptoms and found relief and/or had any other insights? Details below - thanks in advance for any ideas!
December 2013 - beginning experiencing loss of coordination/dead leg/quasi-foot drop like symptoms. Leg just kind of flops down on the ground without generating any propulsive power. Not overly painful, but eventually forces me to stop to walk because my leg will kind of crumple underneath me. At the time I was in 2:39 marathon / 1:12 HM shape (very modest PRs by LRC standards, I know; just offering for context's sake) but with injury my leg will go 'dead' and I will have to stop to walk after about 2 miles at 6 flat pace.
Summer 2014 - after a variety of doctors/tests, diagnosed with chronic exertional compartment syndrome (via intracompartmental pressure test) and have fasciotomy. Symptoms do not improve.
Summer 2016 - after more doctors/tests, have EMG/NCV which shows entrapment of peroneal nerve at fibular head. Have surgery for decompression of peroneal nerve at fibular head, but symptoms do not improve.
Summer 2017 - another EMG/NCV shows continued entrapment of peroneal nerve at fibular head. Neurologist who performed test says it may be due to scar tissue buildup.
Summer 2018 - after more doctors/tests, diagnosed with torn peroneal brevis tendon (via MRI) and have surgery for tendon repair. Symptoms still do not improve.
2020 - move from Texas to Oregon, try to see some new doctors. Podiatrist suspects continued peroneal nerve issue and orders another EMG/NCV test, which shows continued peroneal nerve entrapment at fibular head. Sports medicine doc and orthopedic surgeon have no ideas for treatment. I go back to see the podiatrist next week - anything else I should ask him about exploring? Last time I saw him, he mentioned perhaps seeing a peripheral neurosurgeon.