title: Smart device neuropathy.
abstract: Compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) in the thigh, commonly referred to as meralgia paresthetica, may be due to obesity, tight clothing and other external factors. We report two cases of meralgia paresthetica due to compression of the LFCN by portable electronic or "smart" devices.
authors: Neuromuscular Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave S90, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States; National Jewish Health, 1400 Jackson Street, Denver, CO 80206, United States. Electronic address: karen.ltmmc@gmail.com.
authors: Karen A
authors: KA
authors: Karwa
authors: Neuromuscular Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave S90, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States; LeBauer Healthcare Neurology, 301 Wendover Ave E #211, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States.
authors: Donika
authors: D
authors: Patel
authors: Neuromuscular Center, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave S90, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States.
authors: Jinny O
authors: JO
authors: Tavee
mesh_terms: D034201:Computers, Handheld; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D020428:Femoral Neuropathy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000068997:Smartphone
keywords: Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve; Meralgia paresthetica; Neuropathy; Smart device