Neuropathy Mimicking Radiculopathy After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Treatment: A Case Report

Abstract

Geliş tarihi / Received: Abstract 0 8.06.2020 Kabul tarihi / Accepted: 2.08.2021 We presented a 57-year-old female patient with neuropathy mimicking radiculopathy who underwent extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) treatment for renal stone. After the second session of ESWL, the patient reported severe pain on the left side of the waist and sole of the left foot, tingling and burning of the sole of the left foot. She had no complaints before ESWL. After neurological examination, the patient was diagnosed as neuropathy due to the possible effects of ESWL on the spinal cord roots. Pregabalin 75 mg twice a day was started and her symptoms were gradually recovered during the six months. This case demonstrates that neuronal structures in the regions adjacent to the targeted ESWL region can be affected by shock waves. 0