HIP International. 2005;15(3):182-183.

Femoral Neuropathy Resulting from Acetabular Cement Extrusion – a Case Report

Wilson R, McConway J, O’Brien S, Thompson NW, Beverland DE.
Hip

Acetabular extrusion of cement during total hip arthroplasty is a well-recognised occurrence. We report a case of femoral neuropathy secondary to an extruded cement mass nine years after primary cemented total hip arthroplasty. Removal of the cement resulted in resolution of the patient’s symptoms.


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