Variations of the piriformis and sciatic nerve with clinical consequence: a review.

Nicolas Roydon Smoll

January 2010 Clin Anat

Synopsis of Social media discussions

The discussions show a positive stance towards the publication, highlighting points like 'the high prevalence of nerve anomalies' and 'the importance of being aware during procedures,' with words like 'significant' and 'must know' emphasizing both interest and potential impact, while tone remains professional and focused on clinical relevance.

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Most discussions support the article, noting the prevalence of nerve anomalies and their clinical relevance, indicating general agreement with the findings.

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Posts show high curiosity, with comments about the implications for clinical practice and the significance of the findings.

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There is moderate engagement; posters reflect on the importance of understanding these anatomical variations and relate them to surgical procedures.

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The discussions suggest that the publication could influence clinical awareness and surgical approaches, though there's no indication of drastic change in practice.

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The study reviews the prevalence of piriformis and sciatic nerve anomalies in humans, finding a combined prevalence of around 16-17% based on analysis of 18 studies and over 6,000 cadavers, with no significant difference between cadaver and surgical case populations.
  • The findings suggest that while these nerve anomalies are relatively common, they may not play a major role in the development of piriformis syndrome, as their presence is similar in both affected and unaffected groups.
  • Clinicians and surgeons should be aware of these anomalies during procedures in the deep gluteal region to avoid complications, but the anomalies may not be a primary factor in piriformis syndrome pathogenesis.]