Meralgia Paresthetica as a Result of Surgery With an Emphasis on Harvesting Iliac Bone Grafts: A Review.
J Craniofac Surg
; 2024 Feb 12.
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ABSTRACT
Meralgia paresthetica is a neurological disorder characterized by a symptom complex of numbness, burning, tingling, aching, or stabbing in the anterolateral portion of the upper thigh. Typically, this disorder is seen in patients with diabetes mellitus, obesity, and pregnancy. Also, it may result from a wide array of surgical interventions involving the region of the anterior superior iliac spine. Underlying pathophysiology concentrates on entrapment neuropathy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN). Due to its location and wide anatomic variation, the LFCN is susceptible to compression, scarring, and injury during surgery. It is important to understand the regional anatomy. In addition, the plastic surgeon must have a working knowledge of the most common variations that can precipitate entrapment and increase susceptibility to injury during surgery. Surgeons lacking a substantial background on the numerous risk factors, origins, and anatomic variations of the LFCN may place patients at an even higher risk of damage to the nerve. An extensive knowledge of the anatomy and careful technique may be utilized by surgeons to prevent iatrogenic neuropathy of the LFCN.
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MEDLINE
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Risk_factors_studies
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J Craniofac Surg
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J. craniofac. surg
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Journal of craniofacial surgery
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ODONTOLOGIA
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2024
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Article