"The inferior gluteal nerve arises from the L5-S2 posterior divisions of the lumbosacral plexus. Shortly after formation, the nerve exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen inferior to the piriformis muscle and along the posterior aspect of the sciatic nerve. The inferior gluteal nerve then divides into branches that enter the deep surface of gluteus maximus. The nerve also supplies sensation to skin posterior to the greater trochanter.1,2"
"The inferior gluteal nerve arises from the L5-S2 posterior divisions of the lumbosacral plexus. Shortly after formation, the nerve exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen inferior to the piriformis muscle and along the posterior aspect of the sciatic nerve. The inferior gluteal nerve then divides into branches that enter the deep surface of gluteus maximus. The nerve also supplies sensation to skin posterior to the greater trochanter.1,2"
"The inferior gluteal nerve is vulnerable to iatrogenic injury during posterior and posterolateral approaches to the hip joint. Such injury often leads to decreased or absent hip extension on the lesioned side, which results in a gait pattern known as “gluteus maximus lurch.” The patient’s trunk leans backward (extension) as the heel of the injured side touches the floor. This serves as a compensatory mechanism for weakened for absent hip extension. The inferior gluteal nerve may be visualised using MR neurography 2,3,4"
"The inferior gluteal nerve is vulnerable to iatrogenic injury during posterior and posterolateral approaches to the hip joint. Such injury often leads to decreased or absent hip extension on the lesioned side, which results in a gait pattern known as “gluteus maximus lurch.” The patient’s trunk leans backward (extension) as the heel of the injured side touches the floor. This serves as a compensatory mechanism for weakened for absent hip extension. The inferior gluteal nerve may be visualised using MR neurography 2,3,4"
"The inferior gluteal nerve is vulnerable to iatrogenic injury during posterior and posterolateral approaches to the hip joint. Such injury often leads to decreased or absent hip extension on the lesioned side, which results in a gait pattern known as “gluteus maximus lurch.” The patient’s trunk leans backward (extension) as the heel of the injured side touches the floor. This serves as a compensatory mechanism for weakened for absent hip extension. The inferior gluteal nerve may be visualised using MR neurography 2,3,4"
"Clinical and Radiologic Considerations"
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"Clinical and Radiologic Considerations"
"The inferior gluteal nerve is formed from the posterior divisions of the L5, S1 and S2 nerve roots."