Meralgia Paresthetica Symptoms, Causes and More
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8. Severe, Persistent Meralgia Paresthetica
In cases of severe meralgia paresthetica that don't respond to conservative measures, the physician may recommend therapeutic nerve blocks that require injections. The focus of nerve blocks is to relieve pain and inflammation while nerve compression lessens.
Although seldom necessary for this condition, surgery may be another option. The goal of surgery is to remove tissue that's causing nerve compression. This may mean trimming the inguinal ligament or releasing scar tissue that is impinging on the nerve.1’Meralgia Paresthetica.’ Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meralgia-paresthetica/symptoms-causes/syc-20355635,3’Burning Thigh Pain (Meralgia Paresthetica).’ American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: OrthoInfo https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases–conditions/burning-thigh-pain-meralgia-paresthetica
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