Pudendal Neurapraxia After Proximal Hamstring Repair: A Case Report.

Authors :: Imam N
Grace ZT
Cherian C
Alberta FG
Bassora R
Source :: JBJS case connector [JBJS Case Connect] 2022 Dec 15; Vol. 12 (4). Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Dec 15 (Print Publication: 2022).
Publication Year :: 2022
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.<br />Conclusion: Although the risk of pudendal nerve injury during proximal hamstring tendon repair is rare, surgeons should be aware of this potential complication.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure: The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article (http://links.lww.com/JBJSCC/B999).<br /> (Copyright © 2022 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated.)