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Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Percutaneous needle insertion for neuromodulation requires detailed anatomical knowledge of sacral foramina.
  • Understanding the relationship between vascular and nervous structures is crucial for procedural safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the vascular and nervous structures within the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th posterior sacral foramina.
  • To assess the anatomical relationships relevant to percutaneous needle insertion for neuromodulation.
  • To identify potential risks to nerve structures during these procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Anatomical examination of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th posterior sacral foramina.
  • Detailed analysis of vascular supply, including the lateral sacral artery foraminal branches.
  • Evaluation of venous plexus distribution and proximity to nerve roots and spinal ganglia.

Main Results:

  • A foraminal branch of the lateral sacral artery was consistently found in the inferior lateral quadrant of each foramen, adjacent to the nerve root.
  • No venous plexus was observed near the posterior sacral aperture or surrounding sacral nerves.
  • A venous plexus was sometimes present near the median line and consistently around the proximal spinal ganglion.
  • Sacral nerve roots, particularly the 3rd, exhibited a prolonged extradural course within the foramen.

Conclusions:

  • The anatomical arrangement, including the vascular supply and the extended extradural course of sacral nerve roots, presents potential risks during needle insertion.
  • Awareness of these findings is critical for neurosurgeons and interventional radiologists performing sacral neuromodulation procedures.
  • Further anatomical studies may refine procedural guidelines to minimize nerve lesion risks.