Late transection of the sciatic nerve in association with an acetabular reconstruction cage

Luke Gauthier; David Allen; Paul Kim

doi:10.1016/j.arth.2008.01.315

Late transection of the sciatic nerve in association with an acetabular reconstruction cage

J Arthroplasty. 2010 Feb;25(2):333.e21-4. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.01.315. Epub 2008 Dec 4.

Authors

Luke Gauthier¹, David Allen, Paul Kim

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics, Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 19056212
DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2008.01.315

Abstract

We report a case of a late-onset sciatic nerve palsy that occurred in association with an acetabular reconstruction cage. On surgical exploration, the nerve was found to be completely transected secondary to abrasion over the posterior flange of the reconstruction cage.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Acetabulum*
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / instrumentation
Female
Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging
Hip Joint / surgery
Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
Humans
Middle Aged
Prosthesis Design
Radiography
Sciatic Nerve / injuries*
Sciatic Neuropathy / diagnosis*
Sciatic Neuropathy / etiology*
Treatment Outcome