Ilioinguinal Nerve Entrapment Compressive neuropathy caused by hypertrophied abdominal muscle results from intensive training Physical exam pain exacerbated by hyperextension of hip possible hyperesthesia Treatment nonoperative nonoperative treatment indicated in most cases operative operative release occasionally needed in refractory cases Obturator nerve entrapment Compressive neuropathy of obturator nerve in patients with a well developed hip adductor muscles common in athletes, especially skaters Symptoms chronic medial thigh pain Evaluation nerve conduction studies can help establish diagnosis Treatment nonoperative nonoperative treatment indicated in most cases Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment (meralgia paresthetica) Compressive neuropathy of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve exacerbated by tights belts prolonged hip flexion Treatment nonoperative release of compressive objects, therapy, and NSAIDS are usually curative Sciatic Nerve Entrapment May occur throughout the length of the nerve most common locations ischial tuberosity piriformis muscle belly see piriformis syndrome