PM&R Exam Practice 2026
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Sample MCQ A 58-year-old man develops burning pain and numbness over the lateral thigh. Symptoms worsen with prolonged standing and improve with sitting. Strength and reflexes are normal. Straight leg raise is negative.
Which diagnosis best fits this presentation?
A. L2–L4 radiculopathy
B. Femoral neuropathy
C. Meralgia paresthetica
D. Iliotibial band syndrome
Correct answer: C. Meralgia paresthetica
Explanation: The symptoms are purely sensory and localized to the lateral thigh, with a normal motor exam and reflexes, which points to lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment. Radiculopathy or femoral neuropathy would more often show weakness, reflex changes, or pain provoked by nerve root tension.
