Paul:
One possibility is the condition called "meralgia paresthetica of
Roth", caused by entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve under
Poupart's ligament. This nerve (I think it may also be known as the
"external cutaneous nerve") is only sensory, so there is no denervation
associated with its entrapment. In some patients, symptoms can be brought on
by pressing on the nerve about 1-2 cm medial and inferior to the ASIS. If
this is the condition, it's not surprising that the procedures you mention
were all negative. Check Medline for references on diagnosis and treatment.
Good luck.
Neil I. Spielholz
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> I would venture to check the piriformis, and lateral cutaneous nerve. I
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> would also check the position of his pedals, and pelvic alignment ( muscle
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> imbalance around the hip).
>
> Julie Baclene PT ATC
> UC Davis
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