Journal article
Traumatic sciatic nerve contusion
Abstract
A case of isolated post-traumatic sciatic nerve contusion is reported, sustained after direct blunt trauma to the region of the buttock after a fall. Evaluation of this nerve injury not only included an EMG/ NCS, but also confirmatory evidence was obtained using the Minor's iodine-starch test to detect disturbances of sweat secretion. This case of sciatic nerve contusion responded to stimulator-guided local steroid injections. Cross-sectional …
Authors
Cai C; Kamath A; Nesathurai S
Journal
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Vol. 15, No. 2-3, pp. 89–92
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 1, 2000
DOI
10.3233/bmr-2000-152-307
ISSN
1053-8127