Orthopaedics What is meralgia paresthetica due to? A Compression of the obturator nerve at the obturator foramen. B Hematoma around part of the sciatic nerve. C Compression of the lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh. D Compression of the femoral nerve (e.g. by a weightlifter's belt). 💡 Explanation What is meralgia paresthetica due to? ✓ Correct Answer: C. Compression of the lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh.