Femoral Nerve Palsy After Anterior Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Femoral nerve palsy (FNP) is a rare but debilitating complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA). The direct anterior approach (DAA) has been gaining popularity in recent years. Concerns regarding the risk of FNP after DAA THA have been rising due to the anatomical proximity of the femoral nerve. This systematic review evaluates the risk and incidence of FNP after DAA THA.

Methods

A search was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane, Ovid Medline, and Scopus databases. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines were followed. Data were extracted pertaining to incidence, comparison to other approaches and recovery. A qualitative analysis was done.

Results

Our study included 9 studies-1 randomized control trial, 3 retrospectiv

SUBMITTER: Zeiman M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12617613 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature