Various Neural Manifestation In Lower Limb

Various Neural Manifestation In Lower Limb

Sciatic nerve damage is a common complication of total hip replacement. It causes global weakness of the ankle due to the involvement of both its branches (common peroneal and tibial nerve).

The ankle jerk is absent due to the involvement of the tibial nerve. Sensory loss is variable but most commonly occurs around the dorsum of the foot and lateral aspect of the leg.

Common peroneal nerve palsy causes weakness of ankle dorsiflexion and eversion.

Tibial nerve palsy causes weakness of ankle plantar flexion and inversion.

Femoral nerve palsy causes weakness of hip flexion and knee extension.

Obturator nerve palsy causes weakness of hip adduction.