Injury to the sciatic nerve is a well recognised complication of fractures of the
pelvic ring and acetabulum, occurring either at the time of injury or as an iatrogenic
injury secondary to treatment. The prevalence of sciatic nerve in injury has been
reported to be 10–13% after acetabular fracture or fracture-dislocation of the hip.
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September 15,
2010
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