Case study 114 - Dr. Grunch explains diagnosis and treatment of Meralgia paresthetica

Case study 114 - Meralgia paresthetica
Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that causes tingling, numbness and burning pain in the outer thigh. It’s caused by compression of the nerve that provides feeling to the skin covering the thigh. Meralgia paresthetica also is known as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment.

[@ddshealthy]

Great case-study. You mostly mention conservative care of prescription medications, less restriction in the area and weight-loss. It's worth mentioning other conservative care like specific bodywork around the inguinal ligament and fascial adhesions for the area may speed recovery up exponentially.

[@mahdisaloum5641]

You’re number one medical student fan!!! Love all your cases !!!❤❤

[@deborahdufel1664]

You're so good, thank for sharing your experience.

[@kdark6309]

So sorry to hear u suffered from meralgia paresthetica and a hip labrum tear in past. Glad u are healed now❤

[@73Arland]

Outstanding explanation of the nerve innervation and differentials. I know first hand how irritating to down right debilitating this condition can be.

[@Trinny1978]

Could you please do a video om Tarlov cysts and how to treat them?

[@Sharonmxg]

I have this!

[@traceymallard]

My left thigh has been going numb, only when im standing for about 5 minutes, i never used to deal with this before, its also numb down by my knee the side of it as well.

[@jillblair3973]

Do you think using a hip flexor release tool would cause this?

[@lauraeaton5414]

I had a lateral release surgery and an extesor realignment surgery. After surgery I have had numbness in the outer aspect of my right knee. I also found that I had numbness in my soul of my right foot. I later developed CRPS in my right knee. I also suffer from fibromyalgia. The reseason I needed the surgery wS I fell knee first on a cement floor. I had hairline fractures in my tibia, femur and patella from the fall. My dr had me get a second opinion after 5 mos. The second dr found the fractures I had been walking on for 6 mos.witbout knowing. I did have my knee replaced in 2011. I still have the neuropathic pain. Now my gibular head likes to pop out of place. My pain management dr is giving me shots to try to keep inflammation down. I have almost passed out from this pain. Something unrelated that I had the right hip replaced last year and seems to be doing well. I get my knees and hip xrayed every year and they looked great. I didn't expect the knee to be pain free from the replacement but I know that the bone grinding is gone😂.

[@brendabwalya3696]

Excellent case study🎉...