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Year |
2004 |
|---|---|
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Question Number |
249. |
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Category |
Hip and Knee Reconstruction |
Question
Sciatic nerve compression during primary total hip arthroplasty can be minimized by
1- dissection of the sciatic nerve.
2- exposure through a transtrochanteric approach.
3- avoidance of screw fixation for the acetabular component.
4- avoidance of posterior acetabular retraction during hip flexion.
5- careful restoration of anatomic limb length.
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