SCIATIC NEUROMA

Abstract

ABSTRACT:

Abstract: We report a case of a sciatic neuroma presenting 4 months after above knee amputation. Patients developing neuroma following a limb amputation can present with stump pain which is commonly resistant to medical intervention. The duration of presentation of clinical symptoms are very variable. Diagnosis relies on clinical suspicion, accurate assessment, radiological imaging, surgical exploration and histopathology [1]. MRI provides a better soft tissue definition. The aim of treatment for symptomatic neuroma is pain relief and improvement of function. This is often achieved by surgical excision of neuroma.