Entrapment of the sciatic nerve at the linea aspera: A case report and literature review
| Autor: | Giovanni Monteleone, Giorgio Stevanato |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Sciatic Neuropathy
medicine.medical_specialty Hyperostosis Linea aspera Physical examination Case Report Thigh sciatic neuropathy 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences Entrapment 0302 clinical medicine Proximal third Settore MED/33 - Malattie Apparato Locomotore Medicine Neurolysis medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Anatomy medicine.disease Surgery sciatic nerve compression medicine.anatomical_structure sciatic nerve entrapment Neurology (clinical) Sciatic nerve business 030217 neurology & neurosurgery |
| Zdroj: | Surgical Neurology International |
| ISSN: | 2152-7806 2229-5097 |
| Popis: | Background Nontraumatic, non-neoplastic sciatic nerve entrapment at the level of the thigh is extremely rare. In its course, in proximity of the linea aspera, the nerve is exposed to unexpected neuropathic syndromes associated with bone disorders. Case description A 67-year-old woman presented with a painful, neuropathic syndrome of the sciatic nerve, not resulting from any trauma and persisting for approximately 2 years. Imaging studies of the thigh showed a delimited zone of hyperostosis in the proximal third of the femoral diaphysis. The symptoms dramatically resolved after the patient underwent neurolysis of the tract of the nerve adjoining to the linea aspera. At the clinical checkup 2 years later, the patient remained free of pain. Conclusion The diagnosis of sciatic nerve entrapment at the linea aspera may present considerable difficulties. The clinical history and physical examination sometimes motivate the exploration and neurolysis of the nerve at this site. |
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