Management of Femoral Neuropathy

Initial Conservative Management

• The American Society of Anesthesiologists recommends avoiding hip extension beyond comfortable preoperative range to prevent worsening of femoral nerve compression, and limiting hip flexion to ≤90 degrees during positioning or activities 1, 2
• Periodic position changes are recommended to avoid constant pressure on the nerve 3

Positioning Modifications

• The Anesthesiology society suggests that positioning modifications, such as avoiding hip extension and limiting hip flexion, can help prevent further nerve damage 1, 2