Presentation
Right upper posterior thigh region stab injury about 3 weeks before the presentation. Presented with lower limb weakness, difficulty in walking. Referred for an ultrasound evaluation of the sciatic nerve.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Sciatic nerve injury
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There is a discontinuity of the sciatic nerve deep to the skin scar in the lower gluteal/ uppermost posterior thigh region. There is a gap of about 30 mm between to ends of the nerve. The cut ends of the nerve show edema. There is healed injury of adjacent muscle. There is no collection.
Case Discussion
The case shows sciatic nerve injury due to stabbing.
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