Meralgia paresthetica

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Etiology: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment or injury due to:
Compression (eg, tight clothing, obesity, pregnancy)
Iatrogenic injury (eg, total hip arthroplasty)

Signs / symptoms:
Paresthesia & ↓ sensation at lateral thigh
Normal motor & reflex examination .

Treatment / management:
Avoidance of tight garments, weight loss
Nonopioid analgesics (eg, NSAIDs)
Anticonvulsants (eg, gabapentin), nerve block, or surgical release for refractory cases
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