1. A case of complete sciatic palsy complicating anticoagulant therapy is presented. 2. A brief review of the possible pathogenesis is made and the importance of early recognition and treatment of the syndrome is emphasised.
A 21-year-old female athlete presented with bilateral lumps in her calves which became painful on exercise. Exploration revealed entrapment of the superficial peroneal nerves. Her symptoms were relieved by fasciectomy.
