Review > Meralgia Paresthetica
Pathology - lateral femoral cutaneous nerve compression
Risk factors - obese, tight pants or belts, injury from local surgery, pregnancy.
Symptoms - burning, decreased sensation, numbness on outer thigh
Treatment - adjust belts, loose fitting clothes, weight loss. If refractory, may need gabapentin, nerve block, or steroids.
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Further Reading - Harrisons Manual of Medicine, 18th Edition