Entrapment or compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) (at inguinal ligament) causes anterolateral thigh pain and paresthesia.
The LFCN is completely sensory, thus th...
Burning, tingling, numbness in anterolateral thigh
May worsen with prolonged standing and walking and improve with sitting
Diagnosis is often clinical.
Overall, there is a p...
Objective evidence for treatment is weak.
Weight loss
Protect area.
Avoid compression activities or clothing.
Physical therapy such as stretching exercises for the hip and abdomi...
According to a Cochrane Data review, there are no randomized control trials (RCTs) to guide treatment or prognosis; however, some high-quality observational studies showed 6:
69% ...
LFCN impingement leads to sensory symptoms or paresthesias in the anterolateral thigh.
Diagnosis is often clinical and based on history, but there is no strong evidence for current clin...
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