SynthesisHernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery2016
The surgical anatomy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in the inguinal region: a meta-analysis.
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The Influence of Different Doses of Local Anesthetic on the Distribution of Anesthesia of the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve - a Randomized, Blinded, Paired Study of Healthy Individuals
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31 citing papers in PubMed, 85 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Meralgia paresthetica: from qualitative ultrasound assessment to quantitative multimodality imaging.Journal of ultrasonography · 2026Review
- Suprainguinal Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neurectomy for Recurrent Meralgia Paresthetica: A Technique Guide.Arthroscopy techniques · 2026Article
- Percutaneous closed reduction for locked pubic symphysis using a modified subcristal external fixator: A case report.Trauma case reports · 2025Article
- Appendiceal abscess presenting with meralgia paresthetica: a case report and review of literature.Journal of medical case reports · 2025Review
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- Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Neurectomy With Nerve End Implantation for Meralgia Paresthetica: A Technique Guide.Arthroscopy techniques · 2025Article
- In Vivo Anatomical Variations in the Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve in Children.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Hip Abduction Maneuver (HAM) to diagnose meralgia paraesthetica.International orthopaedics · 2025Review
- Unusual innervation of the sartorius muscle by the ilioinguinal and femoral nerves with unique arrangement of the lumbar plexus: a case report and clinical implications.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2025Article
- A unique anatomical variation of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve arising from the ilioinguinal nerve: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2025Article
- Endoscopic-assisted percutaneous fixation for displaced anterior inferior iliac spine avulsion fractures: a prospective cohort study.Journal of orthopaedics and traumatology : official journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology · 2025Article
- Pelvic ring fracture and erectile dysfunction (PERFECD) - 3 year follow-up cross sectional study.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2025Article
- Variations of the extrapsoas course of the lumbar plexus with implications for the lateral transpsoas approach to the lumbar spine: a cadaveric study.Acta neurochirurgica · 2024Article
- Meralgia Paresthetica: A Report of a Rare Case.Cureus · 2024Article
- Endoscopic Assisted Percutaneous Fixation of Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Avulsion Fracture, Surgical Technique.Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2024Article
- Meralgia Paresthetica-An Approach Specific Neurological Complication in Patients Undergoing DAA Total Hip Replacement: Anatomical and Clinical Considerations.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Ultrasonographic identification of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve anatomical variation in persistent meralgia paresthetica: A case report.World journal of clinical cases · 2023Article
- Cadaveric Study of Variations in the Course of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve: Insight to Prevent Injury.Medeniyet medical journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeSeveral variations in the anatomy and injury of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) have been studied since 1885. The aim of our study was to analyze the available data on the LFCN and find a true prevalence to help in the planning and execution of surgical procedures in the area of the pelvis, namely inguinal hernia repair.
methodsA search of the major medical databases was performed for LFCN anatomy. The anatomical data were collected and analyzed.
resultsTwenty-four studies (n = 1,720) were included. The most common pattern of the LFCN exiting the pelvis was medial to the Sartorius as a single branch. When it exited in this pattern, it did so on average 1.90 cm medial to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS).
conclusionsThe LFCN and its variations are important to consider especially during inguinal hernia repair, abdominoplasty, and iliac bone grafting. We suggest maintaining a distance of 3 cm or more from the ASIS when operating to prevent injury to the LFCN.
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