Posterior femoral cutaneous nerve: infragluteal region
Entrapment of the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve and its branches has been described next to a fibrous expansion lateral to the ischial tuberosity, and may be related to infragluteal pain or pain on sitting. The evidence is limited, and it should not automatically be confused with sciatic or pudendal neuropathy. This page shows the site with its anatomical plate and references.
Ischial border and infragluteal region
Entrapment of the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve and its branches has been described next to a fibrous expansion lateral to the ischial tuberosity. It may be related to infragluteal pain or pain on sitting. The evidence is limited and it must not be automatically confused with sciatic or pudendal neuropathy.
- Frequency
- Proposed with limited evidence: case series, clinical commentaries or anatomical descriptions.
- Type of evidence
- Anatomical and surgical description
References
- Ploteau S, Salaud C, Hamel A, Robert R. Entrapment of the posterior femoral cutaneous nerve and its inferior cluneal branches: anatomical basis of surgery for inferior cluneal neuralgia. Surg Radiol Anat 2017. PubMed 28236130 · DOI