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Section of the sciatic nerve by a metal acetabulum reinforcement ring: a literature review through one case

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We report the case of a sciatic nerve section in a patient operated for a multi-acetabular loosening. Clinical symptoms were a progressive sensitive and motor deficit in the sciatic nerve territory. At the last loosening, the Burch-Schneider metal frame, which builds on the ischium, tipped on its axis causing the large section of the sciatic nerve. A literature review will discuss this rare case and give some recommendations.

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    S. Ruatti, M. Grimaldi & D. Saragaglia

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Ruatti, S., Grimaldi, M. & Saragaglia, D. Section of the sciatic nerve by a metal acetabulum reinforcement ring: a literature review through one case. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 22 (Suppl 1), 117–120 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-011-0878-7

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