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Isolated superior gluteal nerve injury: two case reports
S E Willick1, A J Margherita, G T Carter
1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, School of Medicine, Seattle, USA.
Muscle & Nerve
|June 17, 1998
Summary
Isolated superior gluteal nerve injury, though rare, can occur after pelvic trauma. Hip abduction weakness may signal this nerve damage, requiring clinical and electrodiagnostic assessment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Isolated superior gluteal nerve injury is rarely documented.
- The nerve's anatomical course places it at risk during pelvic and hip procedures or trauma.
Observation:
- Two cases of superior gluteal nerve injury following pelvic trauma are presented.
- Electromyography confirmed the nerve injuries in both cases.
Findings:
- Pelvic trauma can lead to isolated superior gluteal nerve injury.
- Hip abduction weakness is a potential clinical sign of this injury.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider superior gluteal nerve injury in patients with hip abduction deficits post-pelvic trauma.
- Further clinical and electrodiagnostic evaluation is recommended for accurate diagnosis and management.