title: Anesthetic Management of the Parturient for Lumbar Disc Surgery in the Prone Position.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  While back pain is common in pregnancy, urgent surgical intervention is rarely required.
  
  
  METHODS
  A parturient in the third trimester presented with foot drop and sensory deficits. Surgical intervention was deemed necessary and was performed in the prone position to facilitate exposure. A multidisciplinary approach was vital to the management plan.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  For any pregnant patient undergoing nonobstetric surgery, the care provided should be individualized and thoughtful, keeping in mind both the mother and fetus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Colleen G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Martel
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Jacqueline
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Volpi-Abadie
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA.
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ural
keywords: Anesthesia–obstetrical; disc herniation; diskectomy; nonobstetric surgical procedures; prone position