Injection Neuropathies of the Sciatic Nerve: Experience of an Electrophysiology Laboratory and Medicolegal Approach in Turkey

Gunduz A., Uzun N., Alkan N., Savrun F. K., Kiziltan M. E.

NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, cilt.49, sa.3, ss.208-211, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 49 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.4274/npa.y6200
  • Dergi Adı: NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.208-211
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: The gluteal region is usually the preferred site for intramuscular injections. However, reported complications include pain, abscess formation, hematoma formation and peripheral nerve injury, most frequently sciatic nerve injury. Here, we aimed to analyze the demographical, clinical and electrophysiological features of patients with sciatic nerve injury following gluteal intramuscular injections and to summarize the legal procedure in Turkey.