Morphologic and morphometric bilateral analysis and sexual dimorphism in sciatic nerves of adult cadaveric specimens in Uganda

Abstract Background The Sciatic nerve (SN) exhibits distinct sex and side-related differences, which have significant implications for clinical practice. The study investigated the sex and side-related morphologic and morphometric variations of the nerve using cadavers. Methods This is a cross-secti...

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Published in:	BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Main Authors:	Eric Simidi Kegoye, Abdulfatai Olakunle Ojewale, Winnie Ezekiel, Ibe Michael Usman, Eric Osamudiamwen Aigbogun, Adesanya Olamide Adewale, Edgar Mario Fernandez, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Halima Nalugo, Isaac Echoru, Adam Moyosore Afodun, Ritah Kenganzi, Okeniran Olatayo Segun, Fred Ssempijja
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Anatomic variations Cadaveric sciatic nerves Sciatic nerve dimensions Sciatic nerve dimorphism Sciatic nerve injury Sciatic nerve patterns
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-025-08641-9