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Meralgia Paresthetica: A Commonly Overlooked Cause of Thigh Pain

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Yet, meralgia paresthetica is frequently overlooked by healthcare providers - often mistaken for lumbar radiculopathy, muscular strain, or dermatologic issues. The Three Most Essential Tests for Diagnosing Meralgia Paresthetica Recent evidence supports three simple yet powerful clinical tests for meralgia paresthetica diagnosis.

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7 Essential Neurodynamic Tests For Sciatica And Lumbar Radiculopathies

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1) However, radiculopathies originating above L4 necessitate alternative nerve tension tests. 2,3) Check out the following synopsis for additional clinical pearls on lower extremity neurodynamic testing. Meta-analysis indicates fair reliability (4); a positive straight leg raise test shows 83-89% sensitivity for lumbar radiculopathy.