Lateral antebrachial cutaneous neuropathy as a result of positioning while under general anesthesia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
As the second most common cause for professional liability in anesthetic practice, nerve injuries are a well-recognized complication. We present a case of lateral antebrachial cutaneous neuropathy after prolonged general anesthesia for left medial meniscal transplant and microfracture surgery. In the orthopedic and sports medicine literature, <100 cases have been described. We discuss the possible causes and propose surgical positioning as the most likely cause of postoperative lateral antebrachial cutaneous neuropathy in our patient.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, General
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
- Supine Position