Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5676149 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Damage to the inferior gluteal nerve during sacrospinous ligament fixation is an unlikely source for postoperative gluteal pain. Rather, branches from S3 and/or S4 that innervate the coccygeus muscles and those coursing between the sacrospinous and sacrotuberous ligaments to supply gluteus maximus muscles are more likely to be implicated. A thorough understanding of the complex anatomy surrounding the sacrospinous ligament, limiting depth of needle penetration into the ligament, and avoiding extension of needle exit or entry point above the upper extent of sacrospinous ligament may reduce nerve entrapment and postoperative gluteal pain.
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Authors
Maria E. MD, Adam MD, Kathryn BS, John N. PhD, Christopher M. MD, Marlene M. MD, MSCS,