J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2011 Aug;50(2):151-153. 10.3340/jkns.2011.50.2.151.

Pulsed Radiofrequency Neuromodulation Treatment on the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve for the Treatment of Meralgia Paresthetica

• Choi HJ
• Choi SK
• Kim TS
• Lim YJ

• KMID: 1814125
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2011.50.2.151

Abstract

We describe a rare case of pulsed radiofrequency treatment for pain relief associated with meralgia paresthetica. A 58-year-old female presented with pain in the left anterior lateral thigh. An imaging study revealed no acute lesions compared with a previous imaging study, and diagnosis of meralgia paresthetica was made. She received temporary pain relief with lateral femoral cutaneous nerve blocks twice. We performed pulsed radiofrequency treatment, and the pain declined to 25% of the maximal pain intensity. At 4 months after the procedure, the pain intensity did not aggravate without medication. Pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation treatment on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve may offer an effective, low risk treatment in patients with meralgia paresthetica who are refractory to conservative medical treatment.

Keyword

Meralgia paresthetica; Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve; Pulsed radiofrequency; Neuromodulation

MeSH Terms

Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Nerve Block
Nerve Compression Syndromes
Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
Thigh
Nerve Compression Syndromes