Variations in the High Division of the Sciatic Nerve and Relationship Between the Sciatic Nerve and the Piriformis

Guvencer M., Iyem C., Akyer P., Tetik S., Naderi S.

TURKISH NEUROSURGERY, vol.19, no.2, pp.139-144, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURKISH NEUROSURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.139-144
  • Keywords: Greater sciatic foramen, Piriformis syndrome, Sciatica, Anatomic variation, Gluteal region, MUSCLE
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The sciatic nerve (SN) separates into its branches, the tibial and common fibular nerves, outside the pelvis. However, it may rarely be separated within the pelvis. In such cases, the tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve may leave the pelvis through different routes. These variations may cause nerve compressions under other anatomic structures, resulting in non-discogenic sciatica. The aim of this study was to define the level of the SN exit and of the SN division.