Graduation Date
Spring 5-6-2017
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Programs
Genetics, Cell Biology & Anatomy
First Advisor
Keely Cassidy, PhD
Second Advisor
Karen Gould, PhD
Third Advisor
Shantaram Joshi, PhD
Abstract
The goal of this project was to identify and quantify the anatomical variations of the sciatic nerve divisions in relation to the piriformis muscle and compare the data collected to the primary literature. This was done in an effort to provide awareness of sciatic nerve entrapments within the subgluteal space that may be responsible for posterior hip and buttock pain. While the current means of diagnosis are through physical examination, imaging techniques, and surgery, the results of this present study indicate that new methods of diagnosis need to be explored.
Recommended Citation
Van Erdewyk, Jonathan I., "Anatomical Variations of the Sciatic Nerve Divisions in Relation to the Piriformis Muscle and Clinical Implications" (2017). Theses & Dissertations. 194.
https://digitalcommons.unmc.edu/etd/194