Coming home after hip replacement was only the beginning. With femoral nerve palsy affecting my ability to control my leg, everyday things like getting into the car, showering, sitting comfortably and starting physiotherapy all required new solutions.
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Femoral Nerve Palsy After Hip Replacement
After my hip replacement, I couldn’t lift my leg, bend or straighten my knee normally, and I had reduced sensation. The diagnosis was femoral nerve palsy. Here is what I have learned about this uncommon complication, how it is investigated and what recovery may look like.