Which nerve is at risk with a posterior hip dislocation and what symptoms might occur?

Which nerve is at risk with a posterior hip dislocation and what symptoms might occur?

• A. Femoral nerve; weakness in the anterior thigh
• B. Sciatic nerve; weakness or paresthesias in the posterior thigh and leg
• C. Obturator nerve; medial thigh numbness
• D. Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve; numbness of the lateral thigh

Answer: (B)