A novel method for sciatic nerve decompression: Cadaveric feasibility study with potential application to patients with piriformis syndrome

Introduction: Approaches for proximal sciatic nerve decompression use a transgluteal route, but are associated with morbidity and complications. An alternative anterior approach to the sciatic nerve was designed. Methods: Five adult human cadavers (10 sides) were used. In the supine position and wit...

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Main Authors: Richard Isaiah Tubbs, James C. Barton, III, Caroline C. Watson, Theofanis Kollias, Robert J. Ward, Marios Loukas, Nicholas M. Barbaro, Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Translational Research in Anatomy
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214854X15300078