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Table 3 Caused structures of sciatic nerve entrapment

From: Clinical results of endoscopic sciatic nerve decompression for deep gluteal syndrome: mean 2-year follow-up

Compromising structures

Number of hips (n = 60)

Fibrous scar bands

 with Gluteus maximus bursa (3)

27

Piriformis muscle and triceps coxae

25

 with Obturator internus tendon (4)

 with Quadratus femoris muscles (3)

 

Vascular compression

7

Heterotopic ossification

1