Exertional Lateral Leg Burning - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
none

Other Studies:
MRI of the right lower leg: negative
Ultrasound of the right lower leg: lateral sural cutaneous nerve with visible fascicular edema at the fibular head
Ultrasound-guided, diagnostic (1.5mL lidocaine 1% w/o epi) cutaneous sural nerve block with complete resolution of symptoms
Case Photo #1 Case Photo #2 Case Photo #3 Other test that were considered in this evaluation: electrodiagnostic studies and compartment pressure testing.

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