A 60-year-old woman undergoes surgical stripping of the great saphenous vein for varicose veins. Postoperatively, she presents with numbness along the medial leg and medial foot. Vital signs are stable (BP 128/82, HR 82, RR 16, Temp 37°C). Physical examination demonstrates preserved knee extension and hip flexion. Sensory testing shows decreased sensation in the medial calf and foot. Which of the following nerves was most likely injured during the procedure?
- A)Femoral nerve
- B)Tibial nerve
- C)Obturator nerve
- D)Common fibular nerve
- E)Saphenous nerveGABARITO
Explicação
The saphenous nerve runs with the great saphenous vein and is purely sensory to the medial leg and foot. Preserved quadriceps strength indicates that the femoral nerve trunk itself is intact. Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →