Lumbosacral plexus stretch injury following the use of the modified lithotomy position.
The modified lithotomy position is used to provide simultaneous operative exposure to the abdomen and perineum. We report 3 lumbosacral plexus complications following use of this position. A mechanism involving stretch secondary to hyperabduction seems most likely. Electromyography is helpful in the diagnosis and the prognosis seems to be good.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D006615:Hip; D006801:Humans; D008160:Lumbosacral Plexus / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011187:Posture; D013314:Stress, Mechanical