Injection Neuropathies of the Sciatic Nerve: Experience of an Electrophysiology Laboratory and Medicolegal Approach in Turkey
NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY, vol.49, no.3, pp.208-211, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 49 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2012
- Doi Number: 10.4274/npa.y6200
- Journal Name: NOROPSIKIYATRI ARSIVI-ARCHIVES OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.208-211
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
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.