Can The Sciatic Nerve Be Damage After A Procedure To The Spinal Cord?

PostDateIcon May 30th, 2009 | PostAuthorIcon Author: admin

A friend of mine had what is called a vertebrae plasti, to repair fractured lower vertebrae. It appears that the procedure was successful, but something else happenedd afterward. Could the sciatic nerve have been pinched or compressed diring the procedure, causing intense pain, to the point of not being able to plant her feet.

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2 Responses to “Can The Sciatic Nerve Be Damage After A Procedure To The Spinal Cord?”

  • yozombie says:
    May 30, 2009 at 8:47 am

    yep. It could be temporary…from swelling related to the procedure itself. Sounds like she has ‘drop foot’ which can be corrected with AFO (ankle foot orthotics).

  • drsuria_ says:
    May 30, 2009 at 10:53 am

    It may be ,

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