Jia-Chi Wang1, Tai-Tong Wong, Hsin-Hung Chen, Po-Yao Chang, Tsui-Fen Yang. 1. Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, No. 201, Section 2, Shih-Pai Road, Beitou District, Taipei City, Taiwan 11217, Republic of China. jqwang@vghtpe.gov.tw
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Sciatic neuropathy is a rare but serious complication following surgery performed in the sitting position. METHODS: We report a case of a 12-year-old boy who developed bilateral sciatic neuropathy after a 9-h-long craniotomy while in the sitting position. RESULTS: Magnetic resonance imaging for the lower extremities revealed bilateral swelling of the sciatic nerves near the ischial tuberosities. CONCLUSION: A heightened awareness of sciatic nerve injury during prolonged surgery in the sitting position may make early diagnosis possible and allow prevention of further neurologic injury.
INTRODUCTION:Sciatic neuropathy is a rare but serious complication following surgery performed in the sitting position. METHODS: We report a case of a 12-year-old boy who developed bilateral sciatic neuropathy after a 9-h-long craniotomy while in the sitting position. RESULTS: Magnetic resonance imaging for the lower extremities revealed bilateral swelling of the sciatic nerves near the ischial tuberosities. CONCLUSION: A heightened awareness of sciatic nerve injury during prolonged surgery in the sitting position may make early diagnosis possible and allow prevention of further neurologic injury.