title: A Heavy Protection.
abstract: The wearing of individual protective elements has revolutionized the typology of war wounds. The benefit/risk ratio is particularly satisfying, but several side effects with minor consequences are described, calling for further ergonomic development from manufacturers of these protective elements. This case report describes a meralgia paresthetica by compression of the lateral cutaneous thigh nerve because of the wearing of bulletproof vest. A symptomatic treatment was introduced, and 2 months after the apparition of the symptoms, the patient's condition has improved, with only a slight hypoesthesia remaining.
authors.affiliation: Gap Armed Forces Medical Center, Guillaume Headquarters, 05014 Gap Cedex, France.
authors.forename: Clément
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Derkenne
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Emergencies, Percy Military Teaching Hospital, 101 Avenue Henri Barbusse, 92140 Clamart, France.
authors.forename: Antoine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lamblin
authors.affiliation: Issoire Armed Forces Medical Center, Banges Headquarters, 63500 Issoire, France.
authors.forename: Xavier
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Demaison
authors.affiliation: Suippes Armed Forces Medical Center, Maunory Headquarters, 51600 Suippes, France.
authors.forename: Adrien
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Darléguy
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006804:Ergonomics; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy; D006801:Humans; D006987:Hypesthesia / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D014857:Warfare