title: Surgical management of obturator nerve lesions.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors.forename: Ryan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kitagawa
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: Natasha
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Reid
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kline
mesh_terms: 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