The anatomical features of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve with total hip arthroplasty: a comparative study of direct anterior and anterolateral supine approaches

The anatomical features of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve with total hip arthroplasty: a comparative study of direct anterior and anterolateral supine approaches

Abstract Background Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) injury after total hip arthroplasty causes patient dissatisfaction. This cadaveric study aimed to assess the risk for LFCN injury after the direct anterior approach (DAA) and anterolateral supine approach (ALS) with a focus on the anatomical...

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Main Authors: Taku Ukai, Kaori Suyama, Shogo Hayashi, Haruka Omura, Masahiko Watanabe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
Direct anterior approach
Anterolateral supine approach
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05224-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05224-w

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