bleed from femoral nerve block
I am 12 weeks post TKR but had bleeding with the femoral nerve block. Could not make headway with ROM. During MUA, surgeon could only get to about 112 degrees. Is there a connection with the bleeding and the scar tissue?
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Oh my goodness, @canfriend
I am sorry you are having these complications. I understand that you had trouble with range of motion (ROM) during Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA).
You may want to read this article:
Bleeding complications from femoral and sciatic nerve catheters in patients receiving low molecular weight heparin: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17000826/
What is your medical team doing to counteract these issues?
I am just continuing with intensive physiotherapy till I see the surgeon again in a few weeks. Has anybody else had a problem with a femoral nerve block ?
@canfriend -- @labbadia1 @mnpat and @gonefishinmt have discussed femoral nerve blocks in other discussions and may be able to share some information with you.