Saphenous Nerve

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Dr Laurie Hiemstra gives her expert insights and discusses the infrapatellar branch of the saphenous nerve, which is often at risk during various surgical procedures, including anterior knee incisions for ACL reconstruction, total knee arthroplasty, hamstring graft harvests, and tibial nail insertions. Dr Hiemstra highlights how this specific nerve injury is significant, not necessarily due to the nerve's clinical importance but because it commonly leads to postoperative patient inquiries regarding numbness experienced on the lateral aspect of the leg. This highlights the relevance of understanding nerve anatomy and potential complications in orthopedic surgeries.


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DOI: 10.1302/3114-251207

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