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What can cause superior gluteal nerve injury?

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Dr. Lynn Bartl answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Nerve Injury: Superior gluteal nerve injury may occur as a result of injections to the buttock, hip surgery, pelvic or hip fractures. A patient would demonstrate a drop of the hip while walking on the uninjured side. The gluteus medius and gluteus maximus muscles innervated by the superior gluteal nerve are important for pelvic stability.

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Answered 10/6/2020

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