Meralgia Parasthetica Flashcards

1
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Meralgia Parasthetica

A

compression of the lateral femoral nerve

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signs

A
burning
tingling
numbness 
worse when standing 
improves when sitting
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3
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risk factors

A

obesity
pregnancy
trauma
surgery

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4
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management

A

rest
wear looser clothes
NSAIDs
surgery

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