Sciatic nerve injury associated with acetabular fracture (About a case)

Abstract

Sciatic nerve injuries associated with acetabular fractures is a serious and rare complication. It may be a result of the initial trauma or injury at the time of surgical reconstruction. Prevention requires attention to intraoperative limb positioning, retractor placement, and instrumentation. Patients may present with a broad range of symptoms ranging from radiculopathy to foot drop and the neurological lesions may be irreversible.