Sciatic nerve injury following intramuscular injection: a case report and review of the literature.

Full Abstract

A 25-year-old male patient presented with foot drop indicative of a sciatic nerve injury following gluteal intramuscular (IM) injections. Blood tests and magnetic resonance imaging of his spine were within normal limits, but electrophysiological studies confirmed a partial sciatic nerve lesion. The course of the sciatic nerve in the gluteal region places it at risk for injury from IM injections. Proper technique minimizes the risk of injury.

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Author information

Author/s: Ramtahal, Jason (J); Ramlakhan, Shammi (S); Singh, Khaimraj (K);

Affiliation: University of Liverpool and Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, England. j.ramtahal(-atsign-)liverpool.ac.uk

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review

Journal: The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (J Neurosci Nurs), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Aug; vol 38 (issue 4) : pp 238-40

Dates: Created 2006/08/23; Completed 2006/09/15;

PMID: 16924999, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Electrophysiology
Gait Disorders, Neurologic - etiology
Humans
Injections, Intramuscular - adverse effects; methods; nursing
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male

Male
Neurologic Examination
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Physical Therapy Modalities
Risk Factors
Sciatic Nerve - injuries
Sciatic Neuropathy - diagnosis; etiology; prevention & control

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