Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4064320 | The Journal of Arthroplasty | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Sciatic nerve paralysis as a complication of bleeding due to hip surgery is a rare entity. The use of thrombolysis and full-dose heparin administration for the treatment of massive pulmonary embolism increase the risk for developing major bleeding. Prompt recognition and intervention in this condition are warranted. A case of sciatic nerve palsy due to expanding thigh hematoma as a complication of thrombolytic therapy for pulmonary embolism after total hip arthroplasty is presented with a literature review. Although rare, this complication should be promptly recognized and immediate decompression should take place because of the favorable results of the early treatment.
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Authors
Yoram Weil, Yoav Mattan, Vladimir Goldman, Meir Liebergall,