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Sciatic Neuropathies Clinical Vignette An 82-year-old frail woman fell in her home. She sustained a hip fracture, which necessitated surgical repair. Postoperatively, she received anticoagulation. Two days later, she had discomfort in her right buttock and foot weakness. Within 24…

Mononeuropathies of the Shoulder Girdle Mononeuropathies of the shoulder girdle are relatively uncommon and can be challenging to diagnose. Unlike other mononeuropathies, pain is often the cardinal symptom. Shoulder pain and weakness can originate not only from mononeuropathies, but also…