Scholarlink

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) has the most variable and fascinating anatomy in the body. Originating from L2–L3, it travels lateral to the psoas to enter the thigh anywhere from 6 cm medial to 6 cm lateral to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). The nerve runs in its own LFCN canal. Entrapment at the groin causes meralgia paresthetica: burning, allodynia, and hypesthesia in the anterolateral thigh. Preoperative ultrasound (US)-guided localization helps identify the nerve quickly and efficiently. Traditionally, nerve decompression and neurectomies have been performed with limited success. The newly developed LFCN transposition has significantly improved the outcomes of surgery.

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve

  • 章节

  • 发表日期：

    2025年

查看全文
  • Amgad S. Hanna,
  • Thomas M. Staniszewski

摘要

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) has the most variable and fascinating anatomy in the body. Originating from L2–L3, it travels lateral to the psoas to enter the thigh anywhere from 6 cm medial to 6 cm lateral to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). The nerve runs in its own LFCN canal. Entrapment at the groin causes meralgia paresthetica: burning, allodynia, and hypesthesia in the anterolateral thigh. Preoperative ultrasound (US)-guided localization helps identify the nerve quickly and efficiently. Traditionally, nerve decompression and neurectomies have been performed with limited success. The newly developed LFCN transposition has significantly improved the outcomes of surgery.