Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, 1971;53:167-169.
© 1971 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc
Delayed Sciatic-Nerve Entrapment Following the Use of Self-Curing Acrylic
A CASE REPORT
PETER A. CASAGRANDE M.D.1 and
PAUL R. DANAHY M.D.1
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A case of delayed sciatic-nerve entrapment seconsdary to the use of self-curing acrylic in total replacement of the hip is reported. It is recommended that the posterior acrylic plug of the acetabular portion of the total-hip replacement be limited to the undercut part of the acetabular cortex. It should not penetrate the pelvis.