Meralgia Paresthetica 355.1

synonyms:

Meralgia Paresthetica ICD-9

• 355.1

Meralgia Paresthetica Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

Meralgia Paresthetica Anatomy

• LFCN most commonly passes 1cm medial to ASIS, but  it is variable

Meralgia Paresthetica Clinical Evaluation

• numbness paresthesias pain in the anterolateral thigh, purely sensory

Meralgia Paresthetica Xray / Diagnositc Tests

• A/P pelvis, A/P and lat of affected hip generally normal
• diagnosis can be supported by SSEP or nerve conduction

Meralgia Paresthetica Classification / Treatment

• Nsaids
• local steroid injections
• neurolysis,transposition,transection

Meralgia Paresthetica Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

• pelvic tumor
• OA
• upper lumbar nerve compression

Meralgia Paresthetica Complications

Meralgia Paresthetica Follow-up Care

Meralgia Paresthetica Review References

• JAAOS 01 9:336