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Sciatic nerve palsy in the new born

K Sriram, A Sakthivel

    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
    |October 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Newborns experiencing sciatic nerve paralysis often result from breech delivery complications. Forceful extraction and prolonged labor can lead to incomplete recovery in affected infants.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Neonatal Care
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Sciatic nerve paralysis in newborns is a rare but serious condition.
    • It is often associated with difficult childbirth, particularly breech presentations.
    • Understanding the etiology and outcomes is crucial for neonatal care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report on a series of newborn cases with sciatic nerve paralysis.
    • To identify potential risk factors and delivery-related causes.
    • To describe the clinical presentation, radiological findings, and recovery patterns.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series reporting on twelve neonates with sciatic nerve paralysis.
    • Detailed history collection focusing on delivery circumstances.

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  • Clinical examination for paralysis assessment.
  • Radiological follow-up in select cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Twelve neonates presented with sciatic nerve paralysis (6 complete, 6 partial).
    • All cases involved breech delivery with prolonged labor and forceful leg extraction.
    • Radiological findings in two cases showed delayed femoral head ossification.
    • Incomplete recovery was observed in most cases of total sciatic nerve palsy.

    Conclusions:

    • Forceful extraction during breech delivery is a significant risk factor for neonatal sciatic nerve paralysis.
    • Delayed ossification of the femoral head may occur secondary to nerve injury.
    • Prognosis for complete recovery is guarded, especially in cases of total paralysis.