What does the superior and inferior gluteal nerve innervate?
The superior gluteal nerve is formed from the L5 lumbar anterior (ventral) ramus and after leaving the pelvis through the sciatic foramen divides into a superior branch that innervates the gluteus minimus and medius, and an inferior branch that supplies the tensor fascia lata (Haymaker and Woodhall, 1953; Stewart, 1993 …
What happens if the superior gluteal nerve is damaged?
[1] Damage to the superior gluteal nerve results in paralysis of the gluteus medius muscle resulting in a characteristic gait on walking and standing known as the Trendelenburg gait.
What causes inferior gluteal nerve injury?
Injury to the inferior gluteal nerve is most commonly iatrogenic in origin. Total hip arthroplasty is the most common surgical procedure in which the inferior gluteal nerve can be injured. [1] Other causes may include trauma, entrapment, and compression, or ischemia to the nerve.
What does the inferior gluteal nerve supply?
The inferior gluteal nerve (L4–S1) supplies the gluteus maximus, obturator internus, gemelli, and quadratus muscles. It contributes to extension of the thigh at the hip and to outward rotation of the thigh.
What are the clinical features of a patient with superior gluteal nerve injury?
Injury to the superior gluteal nerve results in characteristic motor loss that manifests as a disabling gluteus medius limp more commonly known as a Trendelenburg or gluteal gait. Weakness of the gluteus medius muscle shifts the center of gravity to the non-affected limb producing the gait.
What causes superior gluteal nerve pain?
Entrapment of the superior gluteal nerve can occur as a result of compression by anterior-superior tendinous fibers of the piriformis muscle and cause aching claudication-type buttock pain, weakness of abduction of the affected hip with a waddling gait, and tenderness to palpation in the area of the buttock …
What is the root value of inferior gluteal nerve?
L5-S2 nerve
The inferior gluteal nerve arises from the posterior divisions of the sacral plexus. It is formed from the L5-S2 nerve roots and shortly after forming exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen beneath the lower border of the piriformis muscle and along the posterior aspect of the sciatic nerve.
What causes superior gluteal nerve entrapment?
How do I get rid of a trapped nerve in my glute?
You can
- Apply ice or heat to bring down swelling and relieve pain. You can use one or the other, or switch back and forth between ice and heat.
- Do gentle stretches of your legs, hips, and buttocks.
- Rest to give the injury time to heal.
- Take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as naproxen (Aleve) or ibuprofen (Advil).