Bilateral Lower Limb Sensorimotor Deficit Following General Anesthesia: A Case Report
Ahmed Bogari1, Khlod K AlHarbi2
1Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, King Fahad General Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.
Cureus
|November 6, 2025
Summary
A rare case of bilateral lower-limb sensorimotor deficit after general anesthesia resolved with conservative treatment. This highlights the importance of recognizing perioperative neurological complications in patients undergoing surgery.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Neurology
- Case Report
Background:
- Bilateral lower-limb sensorimotor deficits post-general anesthesia are uncommon but clinically significant.
- Prompt recognition and management are crucial for patient outcomes.
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