The majority of piriformis muscles are innervated by the superior gluteal nerve
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.23311
Abstract: The piriformis muscle is clinically implicated in pain disorders, posterior approaches for total hip arthroplasty, and iatrogenic injury to the muscle and the surrounding nerves. The piriformis muscle has been said to receive innervation from… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; gluteal nerve; piriformis muscle; anatomy ... See more keywords
A novel method for predicting superior gluteal nerve safe zones in the lateral approach to the hip
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.23584
Abstract: The superior gluteal nerve (SGN) is at risk for laceration during lateral approach total hip arthroplasty (THA). The purpose of this study is to assess the accuracy of the trochanter‐to‐iliac crest distance (TCD) and the… read more here.
Keywords: lateral approach; nerve; gluteal nerve; superior gluteal ... See more keywords