Obturator neuropathy

Evidence-based neurology checklist on obturator neuropathy: Anatomy The obturator nerve originates from the ventral division of the L2-L4 roots It innervates the thigh adductor muscles Muscles innervated by the obturator nerve Causes of obturator neuropathy Clinical features: groin pain (obturator…

Anatomy

  • The obturator nerve originates from the ventral division of the L2-L4 roots
  • It innervates the thigh adductor muscles

Muscles innervated by the obturator nerve

Causes of obturator neuropathy

Clinical features: groin pain (obturator neuralgia)

Clinical features: others

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Electromyogram (EMG)

Treatment

References

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  4. Kale A, Aboalhasan Y, Gündoğdu EC, Usta T, Oral E. Obturator nerve endometriosis: a systematic review of the literature. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2022; 14:219-223.
  5. Vidoni A, Sankara STV, Ramana V, Botchu R. Ganglion cyst arising from the transverse acetabular ligament (TAL): a rare cause of entrapment of the anterior branch of the obturator nerve. Case report and review of the literature. Skeletal Radiol 2019; 48:163-165. 
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