Superior Gluteal Nerve

Description

The superior gluteal nerve

Superior gluteal nerve

Name

• Superior Gluteal Nerve
• Nervus gluteus superior
• Nervus gluteus cranialis

General

• Branch of the sacral plexus
• Innervates several gluteal muscles

Muscles Innervated

• Gluteus Minimus
• Gluteus Medius
• Tensor Fascia Lata

Spinal Levels

• L4 - S1 lumbosacral nerve roots

Anatomic Course

• The nerve runs between the gluteus medius and minimus

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Clinical Significance

Surgical

• Injury to this nerve can occur during hip surgery
• Can be injured when these muscles are split to approach the hip
• Leading to weakness in hip abduction/ Trendelenburg gait

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See Also

• Hip Anatomy (Main)
• Trendelenburg Gait
• Nerve Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Hip

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