Femoral neuropathy: clinical features
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Femoral neuropathy: clinical features. Pain radiating to the right groin and knee. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Symptoms
- Pain radiating to the right groin and knee
- Impaired sensation over the superior and anterior knee
- Weakness
Signs
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Differentials
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References
- Desmarais A, Descarreaux M. Diagnosis and management of "an apparent mechanical" femoral mononeuropathy: a case study. J Can Chiropr Assoc 2007; 51:210-216.
- Liveson JA. Peripheral Neurology: Case Studies. Third edition. Oxford University Press Oxford 2000 p39.
- Yi TI, Yoon TH, Kim JS, Lee GE, Kim BR. Femoral neuropathy and meralgia paresthetica secondary to an iliacus hematoma Ann Rehabil Med 2012; 36:273-277.
- Rolak LA. Neurology Secrets Third edition. Hanley and Belfus Philadelphia 2001 p394.
- Yang PC, Chang SF. Bilateral femoral neuropathy with "hanging leg" syndrome: report of a case. Acta Neurol Taiwan 2003; 12:136-138.
