Editorial Commentary: My Shoulder Feels Great, But Why Is My Thigh Numb? Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Injury After Shoulder Arthroscopy in the Beach Chair Position.
editorial · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 29102011.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.arthro.2017.08.273.
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Abstract
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury after shoulder arthroscopy in the beach chair position is an uncommon, but irritating complication for patients. Taking an extra minute to ensure a safe beach chair position will likely minimize the occurrence and prevent a disheartening conversation at the first postoperative visit.
Medical subject headings
- Shoulder
- Shoulder Joint
Anatomy
- shoulder
- femur