Postpartum Leg Weakness After Epidural: Diagnostic Dilemma Between Obstetric and Anesthetic Causes

Thursday, November 13, 2025

1:46 PM - 1:54 PM CT

Location: 301 - 302

Introduction: Postpartum lower extremity neuropathies are rare and often attributed to obstetric rather than anesthetic causes [1,2]. Lumbosacral plexopathy due to mechanical stretch or compression during childbirth is a key consideration [4]. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge in a postpartum patient who developed right leg weakness following epidural anesthesia for cesarean delivery.

Submitting Author(s)

KP

Kevin Pena, MD

Resident
Cook county health
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Co-Author(s)

AS

Anterpreet Singh, MD

Fellow
Cook County Health, United States
TP

Taruna Penmetcha, MD

Program Director, Pain Management
Cook County Health, United States
GS

Gunar Subieta Benito, MD

Interim Chair of Regional Anesthesia
Cook County Health
Chicago, Illinois, United States