Postpartum Femoral Nerve Palsy: A Case Study and the Role of Electrophysiologic Testing and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Discussion: Quadriceps, but not iliopsoas, involvement suggested femoral nerve entrapment distal to the inguinal ligament—a rare presentation with more common symptoms being only sensory (ie, meralgia paresthestica) or involving the iliopsoas. Greater than 50% axon loss initially, but less than 50% at 6 weeks, suggested neuropraxia with rapidly recovering partial conduction block underlying the neurophysiologic findings. Early identification and supportive neuromuscular electrical stimulation for motor recovery likely facilitated resolution of the impairment.
Source: Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy - Category: Physiotherapy Tags: Case Report Source Type: research