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Sciatic Nerve Palsy following Total Hip Replacement via Direct Anterior Approach after Recommencement of Warfarin for Prophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation
Joint Authors
Asopa, Vipin
Al-Nammari, Shafic
Spriggins, Tony
Menz, Tony
Bauze, Adrian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-12-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The occurrence of sciatic nerve palsy following posterior and anterolateral approaches to the hip has been well documented and is about 1-2%.
To our knowledge, however, there are no reports of sciatic nerve palsy occurring secondary to the anterior approach to the hip for arthroplasty.
We describe a case of sciatic nerve palsy secondary to haematoma formation following total hip replacement through the anterior approach.
The recommencement of warfarin for prophylaxis against atrial fibrillation is thought to have been a contributing factor.
Full recovery is rare following delayed diagnosis and early recognition of the signs of pain, parasthesia, and gradual loss of dorsiflexion and prompt drainage may reverse the condition.
We advise caution with restarting warfarin following total hip arthroplasty.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Asopa, Vipin& Al-Nammari, Shafic& Spriggins, Tony& Menz, Tony& Bauze, Adrian. 2014. Sciatic Nerve Palsy following Total Hip Replacement via Direct Anterior Approach after Recommencement of Warfarin for Prophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Asopa, Vipin…[et al.]. Sciatic Nerve Palsy following Total Hip Replacement via Direct Anterior Approach after Recommencement of Warfarin for Prophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Asopa, Vipin& Al-Nammari, Shafic& Spriggins, Tony& Menz, Tony& Bauze, Adrian. Sciatic Nerve Palsy following Total Hip Replacement via Direct Anterior Approach after Recommencement of Warfarin for Prophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034885
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034885