Meralgia Paresthetica Workup

Updated: Jul 31, 2018
  • Author: Elizabeth A Sekul, MD; Chief Editor: Nicholas Lorenzo, MD, CPE, MHCM, FAAPL  more...
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  • The clinical syndrome is well defined, and further evaluation by electrodiagnostic studies may be unnecessary.

  • Evaluation with nerve conduction studies and needle examination electromyography (EMG) is warranted if no risk factors are identified, if a mass lesion in the retroperitoneal space is suspected, or if back pain also is present.

  • LFCN conduction studies can be technically difficult. When obtained, compare with the asymptomatic side.

  • The EMG should be normal in LFCN lesions, but the test is helpful in ruling out upper lumbar radiculopathy.