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  2. Meralgia paraesthetica - Wikipedia

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    The most common symptom is pain, paresthesias, or dysthesias on the anterolateral surface of the thigh that extends just above the knee. [ 3 ] [ 8 ] [ 5 ] [ 2 ] [ 6 ] [ 4 ] (The term " meralgia paraesthetica" combines four Greek roots to mean "thigh pain with abnormal sensations".)

  3. Paresthesia - Wikipedia

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    Paresthesia is a sensation of the skin that may feel like numbness (technically called hypoesthesia), tingling, pricking, chilling, or burning. [1] It can be temporary or chronic and has many possible underlying causes. [1] Paresthesia is usually painless and can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly in the arms and legs. [1]

  4. Alcoholic polyneuropathy - Wikipedia

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    Common manifestations of sensory issues include numbness or painful sensations in the arms and legs, abnormal sensations like "pins and needles," and heat intolerance. [5] Pain experienced by individuals depends on the severity of the polyneuropathy. It may be dull and constant in some individuals while being sharp and lancinating in others. [4]

  5. Peroneal strike - Wikipedia

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    The attacker aims roughly a hand span above the exterior side of the knee, towards the back of the leg. This causes a temporary loss of motor control of the leg, accompanied by numbness and a painful tingling sensation from the point of impact all the way down the leg, usually lasting anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 hours in duration.

  6. Nerve compression syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Nerve compression syndrome, or compression neuropathy, or nerve entrapment syndrome, is a medical condition caused by chronic, direct pressure on a peripheral nerve. [1] It is known colloquially as a trapped nerve, though this may also refer to nerve root compression (by a herniated disc, for example).

  7. Peroneal nerve paralysis - Wikipedia

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    Avoid putting long-term pressure on the back or side of the knee. Treat injuries to the leg or knee right away. If a cast, splint, dressing, or other pressure on the lower leg causes a tight feeling or numbness, call the health care provider. [12] Avoid crossing legs; Move around actively and frequently; Wear knee protections if working on knee

  8. Hoover's sign (leg paresis) - Wikipedia

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    Involuntary extension of the "normal" leg occurs when flexing the contralateral leg against resistance. To perform the test, the examiner should hold one hand under the heel of the "normal" limb and ask the patient to flex the contralateral hip against resistance (while the patient is supine), asking the patient to keep the weak leg straight while raising it.

  9. Femoral nerve dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    One may experience numbness and tingling in any part of the leg, typically in the front and the inside of one's thighs and down to the feet. [4] They may also experience a dull ache in the genital region given that the inguinal ligament is actually divided into the femoral and genital branches. [5]

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