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By :
Siti Mastura Binti Mirom
09-1-225
FEMORAL NERVE
The largest branch of lumbar plexus
One of the femoral triangle component
Origin
Dorsal division of ventral rami of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th lumbar
nerve.
LUMBAR PLEXUS
FEMORAL NERVE
FEMORAL TRIANGLE
COURSE
Muscular branch
Sartorius muscle
POSTERIOR DIVISION
Muscular branches
Pectineus Quadriceps
muscle muscle
CUTANEOUS SUPPLY BY FEMORAL NERVE
NERVE INJURY
Causes:
Direct trauma
Lithotomy position
Symptoms:
Sensation changes in the thigh, knee, or leg
By :
Syahirah Ghazali
09-1-230
INTRODUCTION
• 1. The largest nerve in the anterior lumbar plexus.
• 2. The lumbar plexus is a nerve network or grouping of
nerves of the low back area.
• 3. Serves as a pathway for electrochemical signals
connecting the brain to the back, abdomen, groin and
knees.
• 4. Also considered as a part of the peripheral nervous
system.
ORIGIN: L. 2, 3, 4
Distribution:
Motor supply: Adductor longus
Adductor brevis
Adductor magnus
Cutaneous supply: Skin of medial side of thigh
Articular branch: To the hip joint
POSTERIOR DIVISION
Passes through obturator externus. Then, it descends
vertically downwards on the ‘posterior surface of
adductor brevis’ (anterior to adductor magnus)
Distribution:
Motor supply: Obturator externus, adductor magnus
Articular branch: To the knee joint
INJURY
• Rare because the nerve lies deep into the pelvis.
• Can occur during pelvic or abdominal surgery.
• Numbness and pain radiating to inner thigh.
• Loss of sensation of medial part of the thigh
• Paralysis of adductor longus, brevis and magnus.
• Adduction thigh weakness can occur cause posture instability.
• Electrical tests can help to confirm the diagnosis.
CONT.
Treatment:
Physical therapy
Massage therapy
Ultrasound
Electrical stimulation
Severe:
Injection of steroid
(obturator nerve block)
SUPERIOR GLUTEAL NERVE
By :
Syadza Norain Bt Ahmad Zainuddin
09-01-228
The superior gluteal nerve is a nerve of gluteal region.
It originates in the pelvis and supplies the gluteus medius
, the gluteus minimus, and the tensor fasciae lata
muscles.
Superior gluteal nerve is responsible mainly for the
abduction of the muscles that are supplied by it.
Origin L4,L5,S1 (branch of sacral plexus)
Courses and
Distributions
Gluteus
medius
Passes through the greater sciatic
notch above the upper border of
piriformis muscle, accompanied by
the superior gluteal vessels.
Inferior branch
Superior branch
Muscular branch :
gluteus minimus & tensor fasciae
Muscular branch: lata
gluteus medius Articular branch :
Hip joint
Gluteus medius
In case of bilateral
paralysis, it leads to
“waddling” gait.
Leads to dropping of
Paralysis of the
the pelvis on the
unsupported side
gluteus medius and
“trendelenburg sign” gluteus minimus.
Weak abduction
in the affected
hip joint.
TRENDELENBURG SIGN
When a person is asked to stand on one leg, the pelvis on
the unsupported side descends or drops.
This indicate that the gluteus medius and gluteus
minimius on the supported side is weak or non-
functional.
This clinical observation is a positive Trendelenburg
sign.
Causes :
- Disruption of the nerve supply to the abductors of the
thigh (gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and
tensor fasciae latae) by an injury or disease (i.e.
poliomyelitis), or when conditions such as congenital
dislocation of the hip joint exist.
- Trendelenburg sign -
Trendelenburg sign
INFERIOR GLUTEAL
NERVE
By :
Syahedatul Shakinah binti Jailany
09-1-229
ORIGIN
By :
Siti Nurliana Binti Zulkefli
09-1-226
SCIATIC NERVE
Origin : L4,L5-S1, S2, S3
Course
From pelvis to gluteal region by passing
through the greater sciatic foramen
below piriformis muscle.
Descends in middle line of the thigh.
Termination
At middle of the thigh, divide into two
terminal branches,which are:
Medial popliteal (tibial) nerve :
anterior division of L4,L5-S1, S2, S3
Lateral popliteal (common peroneal)
nerve : dorsal division of L4,L5-S1,
S2
RELATION:
Semitendinosus.
B) Articular branches :
Hip joint.
C) Terminal branches :
Medial popliteal (tibial) nerve :
anterior division of L4,L5-S1, S2,
S3.
Lateral popliteal (common
peroneal) nerve : dorsal division of
L4,L5-S1, S2.
Surface anatomy:
A point at the junction
between the upper and
middle thirds of a line
between the posterior
superior iliac spine and the
ischial tuberosity.
A point midway between the
greater trochanter and the
ischial tuberosity.
A point at the middle of the
popliteal fossa.
Applied anatomy: Gluteal intermuscular injection
Site : In the upper lateral quadrant of gluteal region or superior to a
line extending from the PSIS to the superior border of greater
trochanter.
Cause :To avoid injury to the sciatic nerve.
Nerve Injuries:
Sciatic nerve dysfunction is a condition in
which the sciatic nerve conducts impulses
abnormally.
Causes :
1. Pelvic or hip joint fracture.
2. Surgery femur fracture .
3. Gunshot or knife wounds to the leg injection
into the buttock .
4. Compression of the nerve from prolonged
sitting or lying.
5. Piriformis syndrome (a pain disorder
involving the narrow piriformis muscle in the
buttocks).
6. Slipped disk.
7. Degenerative disk disease.
8. Spinal stenosis.
9. Tumor.
Sign and symptoms:
1. decreased ability to flex the
knee.
2. decreased ability to move the
foot and toes in certain
directions.
3. numbness, burning, or tingling
in the leg.
4. pain in the lower back that may
travel to the back of the thigh
and calf.
Motor loss : paralyses of hamstring
muscles, ischial part of adductor
magnus and all muscles of the leg and
foot – “flail foot”.
Cutaneous loss : loss sensation below
knee except area along medial
malleolus and medial side of foot
which is supplied by saphenous
nerve.
Deformity : “foot drop” due to effect
of gravity.
Prevention
Proper lifting techniques are important to
avoid a ruptured disk. These techniques
can be enhanced by the use of an
abdominal support belt. Other preventive
measures include the following: regular
physical activity rest breaks to interrupt
long periods of vibration, such as when
driving a car smoking cessation for
individuals who smoke weight
management for people who are obese.
Treatment
1. following steps to calm your symptoms
and reduce inflammation.
Apply heat or ice to the painful area.
Try ice for the first 48 - 72 hours, then
use heat after that.
Take over-the-counter pain relievers
such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB)
or acetaminophen (Tylenol).
While sleeping, try lying in a curled-
up, fetal position with a pillow
between your legs. If you usually sleep
on your back, place a pillow or rolled
towel under your knees to relieve
pressure as activity limitations.
2. If at-home measures do not help, your doctor
may recommend injections to reduce
inflammation around the nerve. Other medicines
may be prescribed to help reduce the stabbing
pains associated with sciatica.
3. Physical therapy exercises may also be
recommended. Additional treatments depend on
the condition that is causing the sciatica.
4. Non surgical spinal
decompression.
5. Massage therapy.
6. Weight loss reduces pressure
on spinal nerve.
7. Acupuncture.
Side effect of treatment
Side effects of medicines include
allergic reactions and stomach upset.
Surgery is associated with a risk of
infection, bleeding, and allergic reaction
to anesthesia.
MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE
By :
Syarifah Liyana Amira Bt
Syed Abdullah
09-1-224
ROOT VALUE :
L5, S1
ORIGIN COURSE
Itterminates by
dividing into
lateral and
medial terminal
branches which
descend
superficial to
both extensor
retinaculae to located superficially between the
reach the dorsum lateral malleolus and extensor
of the foot hallucis longus tendon.
BRANCHES
Muscular branches Cutaneous distribution
Peroneus longus and Supply skin of the lower 2/3
peroneus brevis of the antero-lateral aspect of
the leg
Medial terminal branch Lateral terminal branch
By :
Siti Sarah Bt Abd Rahman
09-1-227
ORIGIN
Oneof the two terminal branches of common
peroneal nerve.
7. In lower part of the leg ,both anterior tibial nerve and artery are crossed by tendon
of extensor hallucis longus from lateral to medial.
es superficial and passes deep to the superior extensor retinaculum
I. Laterally :to tendon of extensor digitorum longus.
II.Medially :to tendon of extensor hallucis longus.
TERMINATION
2. Articular branches:
i. Supply the ankle, intertarsal and tarsometatarsal joints.
3. Terminal branches:
i. Lateral terminal branch: supply extensor digitorum
brevis, joints of the foot .
ii. Medial terminal branch: divides into 2 digital branches
that supply the adjacent sides between 1st and 2nd toes.
INJURIES OF ANTERIOR TIBIAL NERVE
Cannot do eversion .
By :
Wan Ahmad Fathiizuddin Bin
Wan Jamaluddin
09-1-232
POSTERIOR TIBIAL
NERVE
ROOT VALUE
L4, L5, S1, S2 & S3
ORIGIN
Itis the continuation of the medial popliteal nerve (tibial nerve) at
the lower border of popliteus muscle
COURSE
III
As it descends, it lies on tibialis posterior, flexor
●
MUSCULAR BRANCHES
Deep part of soleus
Flexor digitorum longus
Flexor hallucis longus
Tibialis posterior
CUTANEOUS BRANCHES
Medial calcanean nerve
ARTICULAR BRANCHES
Ankle joint
MEDIAL CALCANEAN
NERVE
BRANCHES (CONTINUES)
VASCULAR BRANCHES
●
They are symphatetic twigs to the posterior tibial artery and
its branches
TERMINAL BRANCHES
●
Medial plantar nerve
●
Lateral plantar nerve
NERVE INJURY
CAUSE
By :
Taqiah Bt Borhan
09-1-231
ORIGIN
MUSC
ULAR
COMMON
DIGITAL
NERVE
ARTIC
ULAR
CUTANEOUS BRANCHES
Requires an incision behind the ankle extending down to
the arch of foot.
I. The ligament over the tibial nerve
II. The nerve is followed in the foot, and the tunnels for
the medial and lateral plantar nerves
III. The calcaneal branch which also is released.
Cysts or other space-occupying problems may be
corrected at this time.
If there is scarring within the nerve or branches, this is
relieved by internal neurolysis.
(Neurolysis is when the outer layer of nerve wrapping is opened
and the scar tissue is removed from within nerve.)
Complications from this surgery include bleeding,
infection and delayed wound healing.
LATERAL PLANTAR NERVE
By :
Sharifah Firdawina Bt Syid Ayob
09-1-223
ORIGIN
From posterior tibial nerve pass
under cover of flexor
retinaculum then divides into
medial and lateral plantar
nerve.
COURSE
It passes laterally between quadratus plantae and flexor
digitorum brevis. Near base of 5th metatarsal bone,
divides into
Supplies :
- transverse head of adductor hallucis
- 2nd, 3rd, 4th lumbricals
- 1st, 2nd plantar intersosseus
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd dorsal interosseus
NERVE INJURY
1. Lateral plantar nerve injury following steroid injection for
plantar fasciitis
Treatment
rest, apply ice pack, oral medications
REFERENCES
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femoral_nerve
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-obturat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obturator_nerve
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superior_gluteal_nerve
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Gray832.png
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciatic_nerve
www.docroberts.com/Exercises.aspx
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medial_plantar_nerve
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarsal_tunnel_syndrome
www.sportsinjuryclinic.net
www.painclinic.org
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medial_plantar_nerve
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarsal_tunnel_syndrome