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Michael Zappa1, Derek Andreini1, Zachary Sisko1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Direct anterior approach (DAA) hip surgery can injure the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). This case study shows nerve capping surgery successfully treated a painful LFCN neuroma after conservative methods failed.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Neuroscience
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Direct anterior approach (DAA) for total hip arthroplasty (THA) offers benefits like reduced soft tissue damage and faster recovery.
- A known complication of DAA THA is lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) injury, with reported incidences ranging widely.
- Current treatments for LFCN injury primarily involve conservative measures.
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