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Postarthroplasty "palsy" and systemic neuropathy: a peripheral-nerve management algorithm.

A Lee Dellon1

  • 1Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA. aldellon@erols.com

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|December 6, 2005
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Postarthroplasty palsy, a nerve complication after joint replacement, often stems from underlying peripheral neuropathy. This neuropathy increases risk for nerve injury during surgery, necessitating careful surgical technique.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Neurology
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Background:

  • Postarthroplasty palsy, affecting sciatic or peroneal nerves after hip/knee replacement, is poorly understood.
  • It's a complication impacting patient outcomes following joint arthroplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review characteristics of postarthroplasty palsy patients.
  • To discuss the role of underlying peripheral neuropathy as a risk factor.
  • To propose a management algorithm from a peripheral nerve surgery perspective.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 24 patients with postarthroplasty palsy.
  • Analysis of underlying conditions, particularly peripheral neuropathy.
  • Development of a management algorithm based on clinical findings and neurosensory testing.

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Main Results:

  • 58.4% of patients with postarthroplasty palsy had an underlying peripheral neuropathy.
  • Peripheral neuropathy predisposes arthroplasty patients to stretch/traction nerve injury.
  • An algorithm is proposed for managing persistent peroneal palsy.

Conclusions:

  • Underlying peripheral neuropathy is a significant risk factor for postarthroplasty palsy.
  • Surgeons should consider neuropathy preoperatively and modify intraoperative force.
  • Surgical neurolysis is indicated for persistent peroneal palsy at 3 months if reinnervation is absent.