Sciatic Nerve Variants and the Piriformis Muscle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

abnormality anatomy anomaly piriformis muscle sciatic nerve variation

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
17 Nov 2020
Historique:
entrez: 23 12 2020
pubmed: 24 12 2020
medline: 24 12 2020
Statut: epublish

Résumé

The present systematic review and meta-analysis provides a comprehensive assessment of the sciatic nerve (SN) variants relative to the piriformis muscle (PM) and compares those variants' prevalence among different geographical populations with respect to gender and laterality. A database search was conducted to identify cadaveric studies pertinent to SN variants relative to the PM. A total of 44 articles were included. The typical morphological pattern (type A, with the SN passing undivided below the PM) was found to be the most common variant, with 90% pooled prevalence. SN variants were more common among East Asians, with a 31% pooled prevalence of total variants. No significant differences were established with respect to gender and laterality. In greater than 10% of the population, the SN coursed through or above piriformis. Patients' epidemiological characteristics may predispose them to certain variants. The common peroneal nerve (CPN) is more susceptible to injury during a total hip arthroplasty or a hip arthroscopy where anomalies are encountered. As anatomical variants are commonly associated with piriformis syndrome, they should always be considered during diagnosis and treatment.

Identifiants

pubmed: 33354475
doi: 10.7759/cureus.11531
pmc: PMC7746330
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article Review

Langues

eng

Pagination

e11531

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2020, Poutoglidou et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Auteurs

Frideriki Poutoglidou (F)

Orthopaedics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

Maria Piagkou (M)

Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, GRC.

Trifon Totlis (T)

Orthopaedic Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

Maria Tzika (M)

Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

Konstantinos Natsis (K)

Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

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