Case Reports in Medicine (Jan 2024)

Efficacy of Clinical Tests in the Diagnosis of Meralgia Paresthetica: A Case Control Study

  • Shasthara Paneyala,
  • Nemichandra S. Chandrashekhar,
  • Harsha Sundaramurthy,
  • Akila Prashant,
  • Lakshmi Krishna

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/carm/5191280
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2024

Abstract

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Conclusion: Our study proves that these tests are a simple and accurate aid in the diagnosis of MP. These bedside clinical tests can be utilized to establish a diagnosis of MP in a setting of conflicting differentials such as lumbar canal stenosis or thoracolumbar junction disc pathologies and guide in choosing the next line of investigation.