Outcomes of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve decompression surgery in meralgia paraesthetica: assessment of pain, sensory deficits, and quality of life.

Journal: International orthopaedics
PMID: 40053067

Abstract

PURPOSE: Meralgia paraesthetica (MP) is a rare neuropathy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN), characterized by thigh pain, paraesthesia, or sensory loss. When conservative treatments fail, surgical interventions such as neurolysis or neurectomy are considered. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical decompression of the LFCN in alleviating pain, addressing sensory deficits, and improving quality of life.

Authors

  • Francesco Reuter
    Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Karl Schwaiger
    Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Paul Panzenbeck
    Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Michaela Gruber
    Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Maximilian Mahrhofer
    Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Martin Geroldinger
    Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Andreas Gohritz
    University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
  • Gottfried Wechselberger
    Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God, Salzburg, Austria.
  • Elisabeth Russe
    Hospital of the Brothers of St. John of God, Salzburg, Austria. elisabeth.russe@bbsalz.at.

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