GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The superior gluteal nerve is found in the lower pelvis and arises from the dorsal divisions of the L4, L5, and S1 nerve roots of the sacral plexus. The superior gluteal nerve is responsible for innervation of the gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and tensor fasciae latae muscles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Injury to the superior gluteal nerve can happen due to dislocation of the hip joint, hip fractures, repair of hip fractures, and also intramuscular injection in the buttocks (Bos et al., 1994; Comstock et al., 1994; Gulec and Buyukbebeci, 1996; Lavigne and Loriot de Rouvray, 1994; Ogbemudia et al., 2010).

Detailed explanation-3: -The superior gluteal nerve arises from the posterior divisions of the sacral plexus along with the sciatic nerve, inferior gluteal nerve, and coccygeal plexus. It is formed from the L4-S1 nerve roots and shortly after forming exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen.

Detailed explanation-4: -Superior gluteal neuropathy or superior gluteal nerve injury can be the result of nerve compression or traction injury of the superior gluteal nerve under the roof of the greater sciatic foramen.