Meralgia Paresthetica (MP) is a common condition > Often misdiagnosed because mimicking other conditions > Impingement of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN > Numbness, burning, stabbing, and aching along the well-delineated path of the LFCN, from the front of the thigh to just above the knee. Etiology (mechanical) > Pregnancy > Increased abdominal pressure > Obesity > Weanng tight clothing/belts in the waist area > Different leg lengths > Pubic symphysis (pelvic girdle) dysfunction > Carrying items such as a wallet or a cell phone in the front and side pockets of pants Etiology (metabolic / iatrogenic) Metabolic > Diabetes > Alcoholism > Hypothyroidism > Lead poisoning latrogenic > Prolonged traction during spine surgery or injury to the nerve during retroperitoneal dissection Treatment > Removing any underlying cause of the impingement > Oral anti-inflammatory INISAIDs or steroids) > 85% of patients will have improved symptoms with conservative treatment alone > Physical therapy > Injection > Surgery Ref : Maheshwari 9th ed pg 305">