Question

which nerve condition causes thigh paresthesia without muscle weakness?
l3 radiculopathy
meralgia paresthetica
peroneal neuropathy
tarsal tunnel syndrome
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Explanation:

• L3 radiculopathy typically causes thigh pain along with weakness of knee extension.
• Meralgia paresthetica is caused by entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, which only provides sensory innervation to the thigh, so it causes thigh paresthesia (tingling, numbness) without muscle weakness.
• Peroneal neuropathy affects the lower leg/foot, causing weakness in foot dorsiflexion and sensory issues in the lower leg/foot, not thigh paresthesia.
• Tarsal tunnel syndrome affects the foot, causing foot pain, numbness, and possible foot muscle weakness, not thigh symptoms.

Answer:

B. Meralgia paresthetica