Neurological complications of hip surgery

Evidence-based neurology checklist on neurological complications of hip surgery: At risk nerves Sciatic nerve: this is the most frequently affected nerve Common peroneal nerve Deep peroneal nerve Superior gluteal Obturator Femoral nerves Risk factors

At risk nerves

  • Sciatic nerve: this is the most frequently affected nerve
  • Common peroneal nerve
  • Deep peroneal nerve
  • Superior gluteal
  • Obturator
  • Femoral nerves

Risk factors

References

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  3. DeHart MM, Riley LH Jr. Nerve injuries in total hip arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 1999; 7:101-111.
  4. Ahmad I, Patil S. Isolated deep peroneal (fibular) nerve palsy in association with primary total hip arthroplasty. Clin Anat 2007; 20:703-704.
  5. Brown GD, Swanson EA, Nercessian OA. Neurologic injuries after total hip arthroplasty. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ) 2008; 37:191-197.
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