OBJECTIVE: Obturator neuropathy is a rare condition that may result from orthopedic, gynecological, or urological procedures or injuries. These pathologies are amenable to surgical intervention, and an accurate physical examination and electromyography are necessary before treatment. METHODS: Six patients with obturator nerve lesions underwent surgical exploration and decompression or primary repair. Their charts were retrospectively reviewed, and the electromyographic, surgical, and follow-up data were recorded. RESULTS: Postoperatively, all patients reported improved symptoms in the form of pain relief, numbness resolution, or improved adductor muscle strength. CONCLUSION: Obturator nerve injury is a treatable condition with minimal surgical complications and morbidities.
OBJECTIVE: Obturator neuropathy is a rare condition that may result from orthopedic, gynecological, or urological procedures or injuries. These pathologies are amenable to surgical intervention, and an accurate physical examination and electromyography are necessary before treatment. METHODS: Six patients with obturator nerve lesions underwent surgical exploration and decompression or primary repair. Their charts were retrospectively reviewed, and the electromyographic, surgical, and follow-up data were recorded. RESULTS: Postoperatively, all patients reported improved symptoms in the form of pain relief, numbness resolution, or improved adductor muscle strength. CONCLUSION: Obturator nerve injury is a treatable condition with minimal surgical complications and morbidities.
Authors: David Spencer Nichols; Jesse Fenton; Elizabeth Cox; Jonathan Dang; Anna Garbuzov; Patti McCall-Wright; Harvey Chim Journal: Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open Date: 2022-08-24
Authors: Martijn J A Malessy; Ralph de Boer; Ildefonso Muñoz Romero; Job L A Eekhof; Erik W van Zwet; Michel Kliot; Albert Dahan; Willem Pondaag Journal: PLoS One Date: 2018-09-12 Impact factor: 3.240