Korean J Pain.  2018 Jul;31(3):215-220. 10.3344/kjp.2018.31.3.215.

Extended duration pulsed radiofrequency for the management of refractory meralgia paresthetica: a series of five cases

• Ghai B
• Dhiman D
• Loganathan S

• KMID: 2417960
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3344/kjp.2018.31.3.215

Abstract

Meralgia paresthetica (MP) is a sensory mononeuropathy, caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) of thigh. Patients refractory to conservative management are treated with various interventional procedures. We report the first use of extended duration (8 minutes) pulsed radiofrequency of the LFCN in a case series of five patients with refractory MP. Four patients had follow up for 1-2 years, and one had 6 months follow up. All patients reported remarkable and long lasting symptom relief and an increase in daily life activities. Three patients came off medications and two patients required minimal doses of neuropathic medications. No complications were observed.

Keyword

Analgesia; Catheter ablation; Chronic pain; Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment; Meralgia paresthetica; Mononeuropathy; Neuralgia; Pain management; Pulsed radiofrequency treatment

MeSH Terms

Analgesia
Catheter Ablation
Chronic Pain
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Mononeuropathies
Neuralgia
Pain Management
Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
Thigh

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