Abstract

PENA-IBANEZ, Fernando. Surgical wound infection in a patient with sciatic neuropathy: a case report. Gerokomos [online]. 2021, vol.32, n.3, pp.205-208.  Epub Oct 25, 2021. ISSN 1134-928X.

Sciatic neuropathy is a pathology manifested in mechanical, functional and sensitive disorders in the affected limb. We report a case of iatrogenic sciatic neuropathy in a patient showing torpid evolution of postsurgical wounds after claw toes surgery with K-wire immobilization. Treatment was based in debridement, critical colonization contention and moist environment healing. The patient was released for self-treatment at home after 45 days and reported complete healing after 60 days.

Keywords : Surgical wound infection; wound closure techniques; sciatic neuropathy; debridement; biofilms; primary care nursing.

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