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International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Volume  5, Issue 1, January - June 2013, Pages 17-21
 

Original Article

Post Gluteal Injection Foot Drop: Tibialis Posterior Transfer

Kumaraswamy M, Sahaya Nirmala S

*Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plastic Surgery, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, ** Pediatrician, Bangalore.

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Abstract

Intramuscular injections are practiced regularly in hospitals and clinics. Adequate precautions have to be taken selecting the site of injections. Certain drugs which can cause irritation at the site of injection should be avoided, if it can be given through other routes.Foot drop cause a lot of problem during gait that may impact on the work done. This may further cause deformities in foot including equinovarus. 

Keywords: Gluteal Injection; Foot Drop; Tibialis Posterior Transfer


Corresponding Author : Kumaraswamy M