Meralgia Parasthetica

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Clinical information

A 73 year old Male referred to PT with history of L3/L4 fusion with R SI joint pain and tingling and numbness in r lateral thigh.

Brief description

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound was performed with entrapment of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve seen with reproduction of symptoms with sonopalpation.

Ultrasound Images & Clips

SAX LFCN

LAX LFCN

Conclusion

Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound is a valuable tool to assess nerves and in this case was able to visualize the patient's lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh and with sono-palpation able to reproduce the patient's symptoms.

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 73
Body part: R Hip

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Author

Dr. Charles Stevens

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Mobile Therapy Services

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered in Musculoskeletal Sonography, Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified in Vestibular Assessment and Management, and Founder of Mobile Therapy Services

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