The lithotomy position is often used during childbirth and surgery in the pelvic area. It involves lying on your back with your legs flexed 90 degrees at your hips. Your knees will be bent at 70 to 90 ...

Perioperative neuropathies from surgical positioning are injuries to peripheral nerves arising during the perioperative period as a result of compression, stretch or ischaemia when patients are placed ...

Acute compartment syndrome in the limbs is a serious but rare complication of surgical positioning that arises when elevated pressure within a closed muscle compartment compromises tissue perfusion.