Perioperative lower extremity peripheral nerve traction injuries.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 24267207.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.ocl.2013.09.005.
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Abstract
Peripheral nerve traction injuries may occur after surgical care and can involve any of the lower extremity large peripheral nerves. In this review, the authors discuss injuries after knee or hip surgical intervention. The diagnosis, including electrodiagnostic studies, is time sensitive and also relies on a detailed history and physical examination. Successful prevention and treatment involve familiarity with risk and predisposing factors as well as prophylactic measures.
Medical subject headings
- Intraoperative Complications
- Medical Errors
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Postoperative Complications