Femoral cutaneous nerves

Obturator nerve

Wilfried Simon - Physiotherapist & Osteopath on Instagram: "The « official » test described for tensioning the LFCN or Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve is a bit different… 👇 Kopell and Thompson (1963) practically described this test when they noted that adduction of the hip and a lateral flexion or shift away from the test side would tense the nerve. To place a physical challenge on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve: • use a side-lying position with symptomatic side up • add extension of the h

Pankaj Walecha on Instagram: "Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) in hip replacement offers benefits, but like any surgical technique, it has potential complications. Surgeons prioritize minimizing risks, yet DAA presents a higher likelihood of femur fracture if proper soft tissue releases aren’t performed or in cases of poor bone quality. This often leads to a preference for alternative approaches in older patients. Nerve injury to the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (thigh sensation) is a specific