Iatrogenic superior gluteal mononeuropathy

Muscle Nerve. 1998 Dec;21(12):1794-6. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1097-4598(199812)21:12<1794::aid-mus27>3.0.co;2-b.

Abstract

Injuries to the superior gluteal nerve (SGN) have been reported as a result of trauma, pyriformis muscle entrapment, injections, and lumbar lordosis and inadequate back stabilization. We report 3 patients who developed isolated SGN injuries, 1 after a partial nephrectomy and 2 following revision of a total hip arthroplasty. SGN should be suspected in anyone developing an abnormal gait after hip or pelvic surgery or after prolonged lateral decubitus positioning.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects
  • Buttocks / innervation*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Iatrogenic Disease*
  • Kidney Calculi / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephrectomy / adverse effects
  • Nervous System Diseases / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Reoperation