Niche Neuro

Question 1

Meralgia paresthetica

What is it?

Clinical features

Management

Answer 1

Compression of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh underneath the inguinal ligament

CLINICAL FEATURES
- shooting pains along the outer aspect of the upper leg

MANAGEMENT

• In most patients the condition is self limited and benign, but weight loss and loose-fitting underwear may help
• Uncommonly, local steroid injections may be used in refractory cases