This is pain caused by damage to or irritation of the femoral nerve. It manifests as pain in the front of the thigh, which may radiate toward the inner side of the lower leg. The pain may be accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the muscles of the front of the thigh, making it difficult to climb stairs or straighten the leg. This neuropathy can occur after trauma, surgery, nerve compression, or other diseases of the pelvic and abdominal regions diseases.