Trauma of lower limb associated with sciatic nerve injury – management particularities

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify and detail posttraumatic and postoperative neuropathies. Material and Methods: We identified 11 patients diagnosed with the posttraumatic sciatic nerve palsy, including postoperative one. We examined clinical data, trauma’s information, surgery, symptoms and medical records. Results and discussions: From the group of patients involved in the study 9 patients were men. Patients age ranged from 21 to 63 years old. We determined that 5 cases were during trauma or after surgery, and in 6 cases – at distance. Our data find their confirmation in literature data published by the authors: Farrell CM, Springer BD, Haidukewych GJ, Morrey BF. Conclusion: Knowing the complications allows finding the preventive measures that are targeted towards monitoring the intraoperative neurophysiological complex depending on performed procedure.