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Lower Extremity Neuropathies

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Meralgia Paresthetica<br />

� Compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous<br />

nerve, usually under the inguinal ligament<br />

� Sensory only<br />

� Symptoms include<br />

� Numbness on anterolateral thigh<br />

� Burning pain in same area<br />

� Hypesthesia to the point of not putting anything in the<br />

pockets over the area<br />

� Late sign: trophic skin changes

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