Surgical management of obturator nerve lesions.
OBJECTIVE
Obturator neuropathy is a rare condition that may result from orthopedic, gynecological, or urological procedures or injuries. These pathologies are amenable to surgical intervention, and an accurate physical examination and electromyography are necessary before treatment.


METHODS
Six patients with obturator nerve lesions underwent surgical exploration and decompression or primary repair. Their charts were retrospectively reviewed, and the electromyographic, surgical, and follow-up data were recorded.


RESULTS
Postoperatively, all patients reported improved symptoms in the form of pain relief, numbness resolution, or improved adductor muscle strength.


CONCLUSIONS
Obturator nerve injury is a treatable condition with minimal surgical complications and morbidities.
Kitagawa
Ryan
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Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
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Daniel
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Reid
Natasha
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Kline
David
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004568:Electrodiagnosis / Q000379:methods; D004576:Electromyography; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009416:Nerve Regeneration / Q000502:physiology; D009463:Neuroma / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D009776:Obturator Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D020127:Recovery of Function / Q000502:physiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013536:Suture Techniques; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D013520:Urologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects