Sciatic neuropathy: causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Sciatic neuropathy: causes. Gluteal injections, Total hip arthroplasty, Hysterectomy, Vascular surgery, Radiotherapy. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Iatrogenic

  • Gluteal injections
  • Total hip arthroplasty
  • Hysterectomy
  • Vascular surgery
  • Radiotherapy
  • Sciatic nerve stump hypertrophy post amputation
  • Popliteal fossa nerve block

Posture-related

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Extrinsic compression

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Abscesses

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Trauma

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Vascular lesions

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Other causes

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References

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