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This research aims to identify the anatomical location of the inferior branch of the superior gluteal nerve during revision total hip arthroplasty.

Anatomic Mapping of the Inferior Branch of the Superior Gluteal Nerve: Implications for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty

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Anatomic mapping identifies the location of the inferior branch of the SGN, suggesting improved outcomes during revision total hip arthroplasty.

This research aims to identify the anatomical location of the inferior branch of the superior gluteal nerve during revision total hip arthroplasty.
Conducted 28 Adelaide approaches on 14 cadavers across three academic institutions.
Reflected the gluteus medius muscle to identify the inferior branch of the SGN.
Measured distances from the inferior branch to the acetabular rim, greater trochanter, and gluteus minimus muscle.
Mean distance to the acetabular rim was 3.3 cm (range, 1.5 to 4.6 cm).
Mean distance to the greater trochanter was 4.9 cm (range, 3 to 7.6 cm).
Mean distance to the gluteus minimus muscle border was 2.9 cm (range, 1.0 to 4.3 cm).

Thota et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Anatomic mapping identifies the location of the inferior branch of the SGN, suggesting improved outcomes during revision total hip arthroplasty.