Femoral neuropathy: causes
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Femoral neuropathy: causes. Female gender, Developmental hip dysplasia, Excessive limb lengthening. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Iatrogenic causes: hip arthroplasty: risk factors
- Female gender
- Developmental hip dysplasia
- Excessive limb lengthening
- Post-traumatic arthritis
- Cementless femoral fixation
- Possibly anterolateral surgical approach
- Revision of failed implant
Iatrogenic causes: others
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Obstetric causes
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Abdominal and pelvic lesions
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Traumatic causes
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Medical causes
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References
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- Yang PC, Chang SF. Bilateral femoral neuropathy with "hanging leg" syndrome: report of a case. Acta Neurol Taiwan 2003; 12:136-138.
- Fox AJS, Bedi A, Wanivenhaus F, Sculco TP, Fox JS. Femoral neuropathy following total hip arthroplasty: review and management guidelines. Acta Orthop Belg 2012; 78:145-151.
- Meech PR. Femoral neuropathy following renal transplantation. Aust N Z J Surg 1990; 60:117-119.
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