The obturator nerve location spans from your lumbar spine to your thigh, and it resembles a forking river. The top of the nerve is rooted in spinal nerves L2, L3, and L4.

Femoral neuropathy usually affects just one nerve, a condition known as mononeuropathy. Conditions that cause damage to multiple nerves can also cause femoral neuropathy, among other nerve issues.

It occurs when the femoral nerve, which runs from the pelvis down the thigh, is compressed or damaged. This can lead to pain, weakness, or numbness in the front of the thigh and lower leg.

A nerve-illuminating agent to minimize surgical risk passed an early test by achieving sustained fluorescence of the obturator nerve without safety concerns in patients undergoing robotic-assisted ...

BOSTON — Patients who undergo ACL reconstruction with an adductor canal nerve block have similar perioperative pain control and narcotic requirements compared to patients who receive femoral ...

Although a pinched nerve isn’t a threat to health, it can interfere with quality of life. If rest and gentle exercise don’t bring any relief, it’s a good idea to see your doctor again for ...