Weakness and Footdrop of Lower Extremity following Spinal Anesthesia: A case report. |
Jee Eun Goh, Heon Keun Lee, Young Kyun Chung, Cheol Kim |
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. ane1959@hanmail.net |
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Abstract |
Spinal anesthesia has been widely used as a safe and simple procedure. Most complications related with spinal anesthesia are self-limited and respond well to treatment.
Nevertheless, neurological complications can be troubling with the use of anesthetics as well as the patients. Here, a case of neurological complication with aggravated pain and weakness of the lower extremities following spinal anesthesia is reported. |
Key Words:
disc protrusion; footdrop; neurologic complication; spinal anesthesia |
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