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Femoral neuropathy during anticoagulant therapy

From the Department of Neurology, Manitoba Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg and Department of Neurosciences, Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Ontario.

Ten cases of acute femoral neuropathy complicating anticoagulant therapy were followed over periods of 1 to 5 years. Most patients had either sensory or motor residual symptoms, but the two patients who had early surgical intervention made rapid recoveries. The danger of parenteral injections or minor trauma to the abdomen, buttocks, or thighs in patients receiving anticoagulant therapy is emphasized.

Dr. Norris's address is Sunnybrook Hospital, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4N 3M5 Canada.

Received for publication January 5, 1976.

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