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Is it possible to have severe nerve damage following a total hip replacement?
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Nerve damage: Yes nerve damage can happen but it's not common.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Nerve: Depending on the surgical approach there are several nerves that are at risk. In posterior approaches the sciatic nerve can be damaged or stretched. In the anterior approach the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and the femoral nerve are at risk. If a nerve is injured it can recover but in some cases it can be permanent.
Answered 5/5/2015
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