Non-invasive Treatment of Meralgia Paraesthetica
Schenk, S.; Hagenberg, A. · physioscience · 2025 · Heft S 02 · S. 1 bis 1
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Introduction Meralgia paraesthetica (MP) is a condition characterised by neuropathic pain and altered sensation in the lateral thigh, commonly caused by compression or injury of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN), e. g. through obesity, tight clothing, ascites or post-partum. Although first line treatment is recommended to be conservative, injections and surgeries have been more represented in research: a Cochrane review found that no high-quality randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were available in 2012 to evaluate conservative management. With new studies published since, this review aims to assess re…