Pudendal Neurapraxia After Proximal Hamstring Repair: A Case Report. Issue 4 (15th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Imam, Nareena; Grace, Zachary T.; Cherian, Chris; Alberta, Frank G.; Bassora, Rocco
• Is Part Of: JBJS case connector. Volume 12:Issue 4(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10-15
• Subjects: hamstring repair -- hamstring rupture -- pudendal neurapraxia -- pudendal neuropathy; Orthopedic surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; Orthopedic Procedures; Orthopedic surgery; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.CC.22.00238
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2160-3251

Abstract

Abstract : Case: The pudendal nerve lies near the origin of the hamstring muscles, placing it at increased risk of injury during proximal hamstring tendon repair. In this study, we report on a 56-year old man who experienced intermittent unilateral testicular pain after a proximal hamstring tendon repair presumably due to pudendal nerve neurapraxia. At the 1-year follow-up, he continued to experience discomfort in the pudendal nerve distribution but reported significant improvement in symptoms and complete resolution of hamstring pain. Conclusion: Although the risk of pudendal nerve injury during proximal hamstring tendon repair is rare, surgeons should be aware of this potential complication.