Hello, doctors I just read a review about a girl who got sciatic nerve damage from getting a breast reduction and now has a limp and pain in one of her legs. I am confused because doesn’t the sciatic nerve start in the lower back and all the way down to the legs?(I could be wrong). I want a breast lift but now I’m worried after reading that girls review. Is it possible? How can I prevent this from happening when I get surgery? Can the sciatic nerve heal?
December 17, 2018
Answer: Sciatic nerve and breast reduction? The sciatic nerve is nowhere near the operative site of a breast reduction. It is possible that there was some compression as a function of improper positioning, however, this is unlikely as well if the patient was supine during the procedure. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower back and runs in the posterior aspect of the leg. Hip flexion places the nerve on stretch, however, a supine reclining patient is unlikely to irritate this nerve.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Sciatic nerve and breast reduction? The sciatic nerve is nowhere near the operative site of a breast reduction. It is possible that there was some compression as a function of improper positioning, however, this is unlikely as well if the patient was supine during the procedure. The sciatic nerve originates in the lower back and runs in the posterior aspect of the leg. Hip flexion places the nerve on stretch, however, a supine reclining patient is unlikely to irritate this nerve.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Sciatic nerve damage The sciatic nerve does originate in the lower back and goes down the legs. Obviously the breast is no where near the sciatic nerve. I do not see how this injury could occur and would need more specifics of what happened. Good luck.
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December 17, 2018
Answer: Sciatic nerve damage The sciatic nerve does originate in the lower back and goes down the legs. Obviously the breast is no where near the sciatic nerve. I do not see how this injury could occur and would need more specifics of what happened. Good luck.
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