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Orthop Traumatol Surg Res ; 102(4): 529-31, 2016 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27084090

ABSTRACT

Mononeuropathy after surgery may occur and hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies is a possible pathological condition related to paresis after hip surgery. We present a case of 66-year-old man presenting severe weakness at inferior limb muscles after hip prosthesis revision. Clinic and electrophysiology showed severe right fibular nerve damage and ultrasound found a marked enlargement of the same nerve, associated with focal enlargements in other nerves. A diagnosis of hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies was suspected and confirmed by genetic test. The patient gradually recovered returning to a normal daily active life. Ultrasound was crucial for diagnosis. The suspicion and diagnosis of latent neuropathy, which can occur after surgical intervention, may lead to a better understand of the risks of the surgery, specific for the patient, and avoid the wrong attribution to surgical malpractice.


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Arthrogryposis/complications , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/adverse effects , Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy/complications , Paralysis/etiology , Peroneal Nerve/physiopathology , Peroneal Neuropathies/etiology , Aged , Humans , Male , Peroneal Nerve/diagnostic imaging
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