Femoral Nerve Root Pain

Femoral neuropathy, also called femoral nerve dysfunction, is one possible cause of movement and sensation problems in the legs. Femoral neuropathy occurs when something affects the femoral nerve, which starts in the pelvis and goes all the way down the leg. The femoral nerve helps your leg move and gives sensation to the front of the leg.

The main symptoms of femoral neuropathy are pain, burning, tingling, and reduced sensations or numbness in the leg. You may also experience weakness in the affected leg. For example, it may buckle suddenly, or you may have trouble going up a flight of stairs.

Potential causes of femoral neuropathy include:

• An injury

• Excessive pressure on the nerve

• Something pressing on the nerve, such as a tumor or other growth