The distance of the femoral neurovascular bundle from the hip joint: an intraoperative guide to reduce iatrogenic injury

The distance of the femoral neurovascular bundle from the hip joint: an intraoperative guide to reduce iatrogenic injury

Abstract Background Iatrogenic injury to the femoral neurovascular bundle is not uncommon during primary and revision total hip replacement (THR) and can result in permanent weakness, pain and poor function. Prevention of injury to these structures relies on a sound knowledge of their relationships...

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Main Authors: Cyrus R. Mehta, Alex Constantinidis, Moussa Farhat, Mayuran Suthersan, Edward Graham, Andrew Kanawati
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Total hip arthroplasty
Iatrogenic injury
Femoral neurovascular structures
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0847-5

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