Post-radiation sciatic neuropathy: a case report and review of the literature.
BACKGROUND
Post-radiation peripheral neuropathy has been reported in brachial and cervical plexuses and the femoral nerve.


METHODS
We describe a patient who developed post-radiation sciatic neuropathy after approximately 3 years and discuss the pathophysiology, clinical course and treatment options available for the deleterious effects of radiation to peripheral nerves.


CONCLUSIONS
This is the first case of post-radiation involvement of the sciatic nerve reported in the literature.
Gikas
Panagiotis D
PD
Bone Tumour Unit, Royal National Orthopaedics Hospital, Middlesex, UK. pdgikas@doctors.org.uk
Hanna
Sammy A
SA
Aston
Will
W
Kalson
Nicholas S
NS
Tirabosco
Roberto
R
Saifuddin
Asif
A
Cannon
Steve R
SR
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000528:radiation effects*; D020426:Sciatic Neuropathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy