The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 1982 · 16 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgerySurgeryNeuropathologyPeripheral Nerve SurgeryTrauma NeurosurgeryLower Extremity Nerve SurgeryNerve RepairPeripheral Nerve DisordersPeripheral Nerve InjuryConservative Surgical TreatmentFemoral Nerve SurgeryPeripheral Nerve TraumaTraumatic Peripheral Nerve Injury
Traumatic closed femoral nerve neuropathy occurring in an otherwise healthy patient is a rare but well-described condition. Whereas the clinical features and presentation are fairly typical, the pathogenesis and treatment are at present still controversial. We believe that where a hematoma is found, or where the lesion is progressive, exploration is indicated. When hematoma is not found, conservative treatment appears indicated.