| Sciatic Nerve Palsy after Semi-Fowler’s Position during the Rotator Cuff Operation |
|
Received: 13 August 2014 • Revised: 10 October 2014 • Accepted: 17 November 2014 |
| Abstract |
|
Sciatic neuropathy following surgery performed in the hip flexed position is uncommon and has been discussed in only a few published case reports, particularly in the sitting position. We report a very rare case of unilateral sciatic neuropathy after a right rotator cuff operation under general anesthesia in the semi- Fowler’s position. Awareness by surgeons of sciatic nerve injury during surgery in the semi-Fowler’s position may prevent such intraoperative complications. |
| Key Words:
sciatic neuropathy, intraoperative complications, electromyography |
PDF Links
Full text via DOI
Download Citation
