Teachable Moment - Meralgia Paresthetica-Video File

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In this Teachable Moment, Dr. Devin Rubin discusses neuralgia parasitica, focusing on clinical features, causes, and evaluation methods. A patient presented with burning pain in the thigh, consistent with impingement of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Neuralgia parasitica symptoms include tingling, numbness, burning, or stabbing sensations in the anterolateral thigh. Causes can range from clothing compression to weight gain, with some cases idiopathic. Diagnostic challenges include performing nerve conduction studies and utilizing neuromuscular ultrasound to visualize nerve abnormalities. Treatment involves primarily clinical diagnosis, with electrodiagnostic testing to rule out other conditions and support neuralgia parasitica diagnosis if feasible.

Keywords

neuralgia parasitica

Dr. Devin Rubin

clinical features

nerve conduction studies

neuromuscular ultrasound

ncs