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Tenderness around the left buttock. what are the possible injuries?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Been naughty have we: Well, pain in hind quarter, let's see: if it was from a swift kick, your pride could be injured. Other possibilities include: gluteus maximus, medius, & minimus, sciatic nerve, hip joint, piriformis muscle to name a few.

Answered 12/9/2013

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