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Meralgia paraesthetica.

Y Prabhakar, R A Bahadur, P R Mohanty

Journal of the Indian Medical Association

|June 1, 1989

Summary

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Local anesthetic and corticosteroid injections effectively treated meralgia paresthetica, relieving numbness and sensory loss in the thigh. This treatment aided diagnosis and prevented symptom recurrence in most patients.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Dermatology
Pain Management

Background:

Meralgia paresthetica is characterized by anterolateral thigh numbness and sensory loss.
Diagnosis can be challenging, and effective treatment options are sought.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of local infiltration of hydrocortisone acetate and lignocaine hydrochloride in treating meralgia paresthetica.
To assess the diagnostic and recurrence-preventing capabilities of this combined injection therapy.

Main Methods:

Forty-four patients diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica were included in the study.
Treatment involved local infiltration of hydrocortisone acetate and lignocaine hydrochloride into the affected thigh area.

Main Results:

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Patients showed significant improvement in symptoms, including numbness and loss of superficial sensation.
The combined injection therapy proved effective in both diagnosing the condition and preventing symptom recurrence in the majority of cases.

Conclusions:

Local infiltration of hydrocortisone acetate and lignocaine hydrochloride is a beneficial treatment for meralgia paresthetica.
This therapeutic approach offers a dual benefit of diagnostic aid and long-term symptom management, reducing recurrence rates.