Superior Cluneal Nerve Entrapment

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Anatomy

Superior and middle cluneal nerves with typical entrapment sites. Multiple branches of the superior cluneal nerves can be entrapped where they pierce the thoracolumbar fascia over the iliac crest. Middle cluneal nerve entrapment can occur where it passes under or through the long posterior sacroiliac ligament.

Treatment

Surgery

Reports have been published on superior cluneal nerve release and middle cluneal nerve release.

Literature Review

Literature Review

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