About The Medical Condition Femoral Neuropathy

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Femoral Neuropathy

Femoral Neuropathy Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Femoral Neuropathy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Femoral Neuropathy?

Disease involving the femoral nerve. The femoral nerve may be injured by ISCHEMIA (e.g., in association with DIABETIC NEUROPATHIES), nerve compression, trauma, COLLAGEN DISEASES, and other disease processes. Clinical features include MUSCLE WEAKNESS or PARALYSIS of hip flexion and knee extension, ATROPHY of the quadriceps muscles, reduced or absent patellar reflex, and impaired sensation over the anterior and medial thigh.

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