Location
Moultrie, GA
Start Date
8-5-2024 1:00 PM
End Date
8-5-2024 4:00 PM
Description
Introduction
The sciatic nerve is essential for motor and sensory functions of the lower extremities. This substantial nerve emerges from nerve roots L4 to S3 and has been documented to have numerous variations. These variations can bear significant clinical relevance in which it can affect therapeutic, diagnostic, and surgical approaches. This study will focus on a distinctive variation that was observed during cadaveric dissection in which the sciatic nerve bifurcated into the tibial and common fibular nerve more cephalad than which is usually documented.
Objective
The objective of this study is to document and analyze an anatomical variation of the sciatic nerve in which it bifurcates into the tibial and common fibular nerve substantially higher than normal. The end goal of this study is to augment current anatomical knowledge and emphasize clinical ramifications that variations can cause. Through detailed dissection and documentation and review of related literature this research will be able to bridge the gap between anatomical curiosity and practical clinical application. This study will help inform and enhance clinical practices of diagnostic procedures to surgical interventions and the management of sciatic nerve related cases.
Methods
This case study involves a detailed dissection which also includes photographic documentation of the sciatic nerve variation. Furthermore, this was complemented with a literature review in which similar cases and their clinical significance was noted. A comparative analysis was also conducted between our findings and existing literature. Through this we aim to understand the significance, uniqueness, and relevance of the observed variation.
Results
Preliminary findings indicate to us that the higher bifurcation of the sciatic nerve represents a significant anatomical variation that results in clinical implications. This case study contributes to the wider understanding of sciatic nerve variations which can impact clinical practices such as nerve block procedures, surgical procedures, and the management of a variety of sciatic nerve related pathology.
Conclusion
This study emphasizes the need for physicians and medical practitioners to be aware of the variations that can exist within the sciatic nerve. Understanding these differences will allow for the improvement of diagnostic accuracy, surgical outcomes, and overall patient care. This case study will improve the amount of information that is available to the medical community and allow for a greater appreciation for the diversity of human anatomy and its implications in clinical practice.
Embargo Period
7-8-2024
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Uncommon Anatomical Variation of the Sciatic Nerve: A Case Study from Cadaveric Dissection
Moultrie, GA
Introduction
The sciatic nerve is essential for motor and sensory functions of the lower extremities. This substantial nerve emerges from nerve roots L4 to S3 and has been documented to have numerous variations. These variations can bear significant clinical relevance in which it can affect therapeutic, diagnostic, and surgical approaches. This study will focus on a distinctive variation that was observed during cadaveric dissection in which the sciatic nerve bifurcated into the tibial and common fibular nerve more cephalad than which is usually documented.
Objective
The objective of this study is to document and analyze an anatomical variation of the sciatic nerve in which it bifurcates into the tibial and common fibular nerve substantially higher than normal. The end goal of this study is to augment current anatomical knowledge and emphasize clinical ramifications that variations can cause. Through detailed dissection and documentation and review of related literature this research will be able to bridge the gap between anatomical curiosity and practical clinical application. This study will help inform and enhance clinical practices of diagnostic procedures to surgical interventions and the management of sciatic nerve related cases.
Methods
This case study involves a detailed dissection which also includes photographic documentation of the sciatic nerve variation. Furthermore, this was complemented with a literature review in which similar cases and their clinical significance was noted. A comparative analysis was also conducted between our findings and existing literature. Through this we aim to understand the significance, uniqueness, and relevance of the observed variation.
Results
Preliminary findings indicate to us that the higher bifurcation of the sciatic nerve represents a significant anatomical variation that results in clinical implications. This case study contributes to the wider understanding of sciatic nerve variations which can impact clinical practices such as nerve block procedures, surgical procedures, and the management of a variety of sciatic nerve related pathology.
Conclusion
This study emphasizes the need for physicians and medical practitioners to be aware of the variations that can exist within the sciatic nerve. Understanding these differences will allow for the improvement of diagnostic accuracy, surgical outcomes, and overall patient care. This case study will improve the amount of information that is available to the medical community and allow for a greater appreciation for the diversity of human anatomy and its implications in clinical practice.