Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block
Vol 3 | Issue 1 | January-June 2022 | Page 19-22 | Trishul Muniraju, Murali Thondebhavi
DOI: 10.13107/ijra.2022.v03i01.049
Authors: Trishul Muniraju [1], Murali Thondebhavi [1]
[1] Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Trishul Muniraju,
Senior Registrar, Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: dr3shul@gmail.com
Abstract
The Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve is a sensory nerve with a lot of anatomical variations. This article reviews the
latest updates in defining the anatomy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. By understanding the anatomical
variations and the presence of a lateral femoral cutaneous nerve canal it is easier to locate the nerve under sonography and improve the accuracy of blocks. This nerve block is important in both acute post-operative pain and chronic pain condition, also known as Meralgia paresthetica.
Keywords: Meralgia paresthetica, LFCN canal, LFCN Anatomy
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