Management of Meralgia Paresthetica with Pulsed Radio Frequency Ablation of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve and Dorsal Root Ganglion at L2 & L3 Level
Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.11, No. 8)Publication Date: 2022-08-05
Authors : K. V. D. Praveen; Paladugula Prasanna; Anitha Sanapala; A. Shirisha; Srija P.;
Page : 504-506
Keywords : Meralgia paresthetica; pulsed radiofrequency ablation; PRF; lateral femoral cutaneous nerve; LFCN; dorsal root ganglion; DRG;
Abstract
Meralgia Paresthetica is a neurological condition characterized by burning pain, numbness and tingling sensation along the distribution of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve caused by either entrapment or compression. We report a case in 36 years old female patient presented with a history of pain and paresthesias in the right anterolateral aspect of thigh consistent with Meralgia paresthetica. We performed diagnostic block for lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) which resulted in 90% pain relief. So based on the diagnostic block results we performed pulsed Radiofrequency ablation (PRF) of LFCN and DRG at L2 & L3 spinal segment level at 42?C for 120 seconds for 2 cycles followed by 40mg depomedrol injection at each site. The patient reported long term pain relief after procedure.
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