Summary
Post-IM injection sciatic nerve injury can be avoided. Proper training and an anatomical understanding of the sciatic nerve course are essential. We recommend that the superolateral gluteal area between the crest of the ilium and the greater trochanter be properly defined as the preferred site for IM injection (Bigos & Coleman, 1984). Children are at higher risk of injury as opposed to adults. Sciatic nerve injury presents most commonly as foot drop. Treatment should include early surgical exploration and physiotherapy to minimize long-term sequelae.
Jason Ramtahal, MBBS PGCTLCP MA MRCP, at j.ramtahal@liverpool.ac.uk . He is a clinical lecturer in neurology at the University of Liverpool and Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, England.
J Neurosci Nurs. 2006;38(4):238-240. © 2006 American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Cite this: Sciatic Nerve Injury Following Intramuscular Injection: A Case Report and Review of the Literature - Medscape - Aug 01, 2006.
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