A Case of Bilateral Sciatic Neuropathy Caused by Lotus Position.
- Author:
Donghwan KIM
1
;
Oh Young KWON
;
Youngsoo KIM
;
Kim Seon HYE
;
Seungnam SON
;
Ki Jong PARK
;
Nack Cheon CHOI
;
Byeong Hoon LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sciatic neuropathy;
Lotus position;
Nerve compression syndromes
- MeSH:
Buttocks;
Electromyography;
Lotus*;
Lower Extremity;
Nerve Compression Syndromes;
Neural Conduction;
Paralysis;
Paresthesia;
Sciatic Nerve;
Sciatic Neuropathy*;
Stupor;
Thigh
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2004;22(4):418-420
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The prolonged pressure against the buttock or posterior thigh may cause the stretch or direct compression of the sciatic nerve. A sixty-year old man fell asleep, heavily inebriated in the lotus position, and developed paralysis, paresthesia and sensory loss in both lower extremities on awakening after 10 hours of sleep. A nerve conduction study and electromyography revealed bilateral sciatic neuropathy. The symptoms gradually recovered spontaneously. Stayng in the lotus position for a long time in a drunken stupor can damage the sciatic nerve bilaterally.
