The Correlation of Meralgia Paresthetica and Spinal Surgery in Prone Position

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AIM: To investigate the incidence, risk factors, and recovery of patients with meralgia paresthetica (MP) following posterior spinesurgery.MATERIAL and METHODS: Patients who underwent posterior spine surgeries in prone position at the authors’ clinics were includedin this study. Patients with preoperative MP were excluded.RESULTS: Among the 560 patients who underwent spine surgery in prone position, 117 (21%) had impaired sensation along theanterolateral aspect of the thigh. One hundred three of them were treated with conservative treatment, whereas 14 underwentsurgery for MP.CONCLUSION: Conservative treatment is the first option for MP. Patients who do not recover with conservative treatment mayundergo surgical treatment.