RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Anesthetic Management of the Parturient for Lumbar Disc Surgery in the Prone Position JF Ochsner Journal JO Ochsner J FD O. P. Jindal Global University SP 259 OP 261 VO 15 IS 3 A1 Colleen G. Martel A1 Jacqueline Volpi-Abadie A1 Kelly Ural YR 2015 UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/15/3/259.abstract AB Background While back pain is common in pregnancy, urgent surgical intervention is rarely required.Case Report A parturient in the third trimester presented with foot drop and sensory deficits. Surgical intervention was deemed necessary and was performed in the prone position to facilitate exposure. A multidisciplinary approach was vital to the management plan.Conclusion For any pregnant patient undergoing nonobstetric surgery, the care provided should be individualized and thoughtful, keeping in mind both the mother and fetus.