Is there a fascial canal for the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve

Introduction: Meralgia paresthetica (MP) is characterized by symptoms of pain, numbness, or itching at the anterolateral thigh, commonly caused by mechanical entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) and associated with various sports and physical activities. The mechanical entrapment site is believed to be at the point where the nerve exits the pelvis around the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). The aim of this study was to reveal the fascial configuration around the LFCN in the inguinal and upper thigh region.