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Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2005;49(5):709-711.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2005.49.5.709   
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
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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