Injection Neuropathies of the Sciatic Nerve: Experience of an Electrophysiology Laboratory and Medicolegal Approach in Turkey

Abstract

Objective: The gluteal region is usually the preferred site for intramuscular injections. However, reported complications include pain, abscess formation, hematoma formation and peripheral nerve injury, most frequently sciatic nerve injury. Here, we aimed to analyze the demographical, clinical and electrophysiological features of patients with sciatic nerve injury following gluteal intramuscular injections and to summarize the legal procedure in Turkey.