Alaska (IPA: [ÉËlÃ¦skÉ]) is a state of the United States of America, located in the extreme northwest portion of North America. It is by far the largest U.S. state in area, and is also one of the wealthiest and most racially diverse states. The area that became Alaska was purchased from Russian claims on October 18, 1867; Alaska became the 49th state of the United States on January 3, 1959.
The usual causes of femoral nerve dysfunction: 1  Direct injury (trauma) 2  Prolonged pressure on the nerve. 3  Compression or entrapment of the nerve by nearby parts of the body or disease-related structures (such as a tumor)
Blockage then occurs which decreases blood flow to the femoral head causing bone death. Other risk factors or causes include blood clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hyperlipidemia, deep sea scuba diving, smoking, radiation treatments and chemotherapy, pancreatitis, Gaucherâs disease, Lupus or other connective tissue diseases, and pregnancy.