d female patient, who was recently involved in a motor vehicle accident and presents with a T10 level spinal cord injury. In addition to bladder dysfunction and decreased sensation below the level of injury, she is MOST likely to exhibit which of the following?

A. Quadriplegia

B. Absent lower extremity reflexes

C. Absent sensation in C7 dermatome

D. Normal upper extremity strength

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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepthustle/support1d:T71f,Contributor: Aaron Lessen, MD Educational Pearls: Lateral Cutaneous Femoral Nerve Entrapment Syndrome, also known as Meralgia Paresthetica, results from entrapment of the lateral cutaneous femoral nerve, often as it exits the pelvis under the inguinal ligament. Meralgia Paresthetica is associated with obesity, pregnancy, compression from clothing or belts and diabetes. Symptoms include numbness, paresthesia and pain of the proximal lateral thigh. Signs or symptoms of radiculopathy such as weakness, loss of reflexes or severe back pain should not be present. Diagnosis is clinical and does not require further imaging if there are no additional or concerning findings. Meralgia Paresthetica typically resolves over time without intervention; however patients should be counseled on weight loss, diabetes control and avoidance of compressive clothing as relieving factors. References Solomons JNT, Sagir A, Yazdi C. Meralgia Paresthetica. Curr Pain

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