A study of 62 cases of sciatic nerve injury

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Objectives : a study of surgical procedures used in the management of sciatic n injury and acomparism between them including comparism with other universal studies. Patients and methods : 62 patients collected from the neuro-surgical unit in the specialized surgical hospital from Jan-2004 till October 2007, all patients studied thoroughly regarding age, Gender, type of injury, time of injury & outcome. Results : 85 % of our patients were ♂, 45 % were in the age of 21-30 years, most injured by bullet or shells, the delay in surgery was mostly 1-3m, the repair is by direct suture 45 %, 29 % release of adhesions 16 %, excision of neuroma and suturing, 9.6 % by nerve graft, the direct suturing carried the best results, and grafting the worse type, comparism done with universal studies. Conclusion : Direct suturing of neural sheath (Epineurium) caries the best results if done at proper time.