Revue de chirurgie orthopédique et réparatrice de l'appareil moteur
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Rev Chir Orthop Reparatrice Appar Mot · Oct 1998
[Traction on the orthopedic table and pudendal nerve injury. Importance of electrophysiologic examination].
We performed a retrospective study about perioperative pudendal nerve palsy following fracture table tractions. ⋯ Emergence of stereotyped perineal symptoms following orthopaedic surgery, especially after tractions on fracture table, must prevail on physicians to search for pudendal nerve palsy. Usual outcome is good in the six months following surgery, but definitive aftermath does occur. Perineal electrophysiological examination can confirm pudendal nerve palsy and give prognosis elements.