title: Femoral neuropathy as a complication of heparin anticoagulation therapy.
abstract: Femoral nerve compression by retroperitoneal hematoma is an uncommon but significant complication of Heparin anticoagulation. The orthopedic surgeon today, utilizing anticoagulation more frequently than ever, must be ever mindful of the early warning signs and symptoms of this syndrome.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005267:Femoral Nerve; D006406:Hematoma / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000294:innervation; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin