Occlusal nerve entrapment syndrome is a disorder of motor and sensory dysfunction in the area innervated by the occlusal nerve due to compression of the occlusal nerve by the surrounding tissues on its way.
The main manifestation of Occlusal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome is deep pressure pain at the foramen ovale that radiates to the medial side of the lower limbs, which is aggravated by increased intra-abdominal pressure. Sensory and motor deficits of the medial femoral muscles may be present, with myasthenia gravis in advanced stages. Motor pain may be present in the joints of the lower extremities, and intermittent claudication may develop as the disease progresses.
Occlusive nerve entrapment can be caused by lumbar trauma or lumbar disc damage, and certain spinal tumors can also compress the occlusive nerve, triggering occlusive nerve entrapment syndrome.
It is recommended that people with Occlusive Nerve Entrapment Syndrome should seek prompt medical attention to determine the cause of the entrapment and to have the appropriate treatment as soon as possible.