Common peroneal nerve palsy after primary total hip arthroplasty.

Vlad Alexandru GeorgeanuOctav Marius RussuBogdan ObadaMadalina-Gabriela IliescuMarius Nicolae PopescuDan Marcel IliescuVlad Predescu

Published in: International orthopaedics (2022)

CPN palsy after primary THA is a very serious complication with poor functional outcome. There is no consensus regarding the treatment. The age and the intensity of the rehabilitation program are the only significant factors for the medical rehabilitation after this debilitating post-operative complication.

Keyphrases

total hip arthroplasty
healthcare
quality improvement
high intensity
smoking cessation
replacement therapy