1972
DOI: 10.1016/0002-9378(72)90771-5
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Sciatic neuropathy complicating vaginal hysterectomy

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“…It is known that upper and lower parts of lumbosacral plexuses can be stretched between their respective origins and exits, beneath the inguinal ligament the greater sciatic foramen, respectively, by hyperabduction of the hip 9 . It is reported that simultaneous hip flexion and knee extension can stretch the sciatic nerve by approximately 1.5 inches 7 . In this case the spinal canal was already compromised due to congenital stenosis.…”
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“…It is known that upper and lower parts of lumbosacral plexuses can be stretched between their respective origins and exits, beneath the inguinal ligament the greater sciatic foramen, respectively, by hyperabduction of the hip 9 . It is reported that simultaneous hip flexion and knee extension can stretch the sciatic nerve by approximately 1.5 inches 7 . In this case the spinal canal was already compromised due to congenital stenosis.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 82%
“…Vascular complications include the compartmental syndrome and thromboembolism 2 . Common neurological complications described are femoral 3–5 , sciatic 6,7 and peroneal 8 neuropathies. These peripheral neuropathies are usually stretch injuries resulting in various neurological deficits.…”
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“…There is a strong association between a lithotomy position and the occurrence of this neuropathy. The potential candidate for this complication is difficult to anticipate prior to the operation, but medico-legal implications require an awareness of this problem (13).…”
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“…The patient in our study had rheumatoid arthritis in her general history. It is probably preferable for the patient to be in a comfortable position for operation before induction of anaesthesia (13). Fortunately, normal function is usually restored within 6 to 12 months (4).…”
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confidence: 99%