Radiation-Induced Lumbosacral Plexopathy Follow-up
- Author: Rajesh R Yadav, MD; Chief Editor: Robert H Meier III, MD more...
Further Inpatient Care
- Inpatient care for radiation-induced lumbosacral plexopathy is not required.
Further Outpatient Care
- After radiation-induced lumbosacral plexopathy has been diagnosed, follow up with patients on functional issues. Address issues of pain in a timely fashion.
Complications
- Radiation-induced lumbosacral plexopathy may result in pain and decreased functional status.
Prognosis
- Gradual, rather than stepwise, progression of radiation-induced lumbosacral plexopathy is the rule. Eventually, patients may have significant or severe disability. Spontaneous recovery is less common.[15]
Patient Education
- Educate patients about the effects of radiation and the reason for altered function, pain, and sensory deficits.
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