Six days after my hip replacement, I found myself back in emergency feeling shaky, weak and overwhelmed. As the hip healed, femoral nerve palsy continued to affect my mobility, sleep and independence — forcing my family and me to find new ways to manage everyday life.
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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.