Meralgia paresthetica

Etiology: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment or injury due to:
Compression (eg, tight clothing, obesity, pregnancy)
Iatrogenic injury (eg, total hip arthroplasty)

Signs / symptoms:
Paresthesia & ↓ sensation at lateral thigh
Normal motor & reflex examination                        .

Treatment / management:
Avoidance of tight garments, weight loss
Nonopioid analgesics (eg, NSAIDs)
Anticonvulsants (eg, gabapentin), nerve block, or surgical release for refractory cases