Abstract
Arthroscopic and open surgical interventions are commonly utilized during management of various hip pathologies. As with any surgery, there are inherent risks including iatrogenic injury to peripheral neurologic structures. In order to prevent these injuries, the surgeon must possess a detailed knowledge of pertinent anatomy including the precise course of peripheral nerves, surgical anatomy with an appreciation for the proximity of these structures during planned dissections, and an understanding of technical pearls to avoid injury. In the event of intraoperative complication, the surgeon needs to recognize any injury and be equipped with the skills and knowledge to properly diagnose injury and evaluate the severity of peripheral nerve damage utilizing a combination of physical exam techniques, electrodiagnostic studies, and advanced imaging.
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Apostolakos, J.M., Lin, K.M., Osei, D.A., Ranawat, A.S. (2022). Nerve Injury After Hip Arthroscopy, Hip Preservation Surgery, and Proximal Hamstring Repair. In: Dy, C.J., Brogan, D.M., Wagner, E.R. (eds) Peripheral Nerve Issues after Orthopedic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-84428-8_12
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