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Delayed sciatic nerve compression following hamstring injury.

J Macdonald¹, S E McMahon², D O'Longain²

¹C/O Ward 2, Altnagelvin Area Hopital, Western Health and Social Care Trust, Glenshane Road, Londonderry, BT47 6SB, Northern Ireland, UK. jdrmacdonald@live.com.

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Summary

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A hamstring injury caused a large sciatic nerve hematoma in a patient, leading to severe neurological symptoms. Remarkably, symptoms resolved spontaneously with conservative treatment, avoiding surgery.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Neurology
Sports Medicine

Background:

A 47-year-old male presented with persistent posterior thigh and buttock pain, paresthesia, and foot drop three months after a hamstring injury.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revealed a significant hamstring muscle injury with a 20 cm lesion surrounding the proximal sciatic nerve, indicative of an extensive hematoma.

Observation:

The patient experienced neurological deficits including paresthesia and foot drop attributed to sciatic nerve compression by the hematoma.
Surgical intervention, including debridement and release, was initially planned due to the severity of the sciatic nerve lesion and associated symptoms.

Findings:

The patient's neurological signs and symptoms spontaneously resolved with conservative management, including rest, physical therapy, and splinting.
This spontaneous resolution occurred prior to the scheduled surgical procedure, indicating a non-surgical healing pathway.

Implications:

This case presents a unique instance of sciatic nerve lesion-induced neurological deficits resolving without surgical intervention.
Highlights the potential for conservative management in specific cases of sciatic nerve compression secondary to muscle injury hematoma.
Suggests a need to consider conservative treatment options before surgical exploration for similar presentations.