A novel method for sciatic nerve decompression: Cadaveric feasibility study with potential application to patients with piriformis syndrome

• Main Authors: Richard Isaiah Tubbs (Author), James C. Barton, III (Author), Caroline C. Watson (Author), Theofanis Kollias (Author), Robert J. Ward (Author), Marios Loukas (Author), Nicholas M. Barbaro (Author), Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2015-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Approaches for proximal sciatic nerve decompression use a transgluteal route, but are associated with morbidity and complications. An alternative anterior approach to the sciatic nerve was designed. Methods: Five adult human cadavers (10 sides) were used. In the supine position and wit...