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01-05-2010 | Original Article

The anatomical variation of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in relation to the anterior superior iliac spine and the iliac crest

Authors: Arkaphat Kosiyatrakul, Nattapol Nuansalee, Suriya Luenam, Tunyarut Koonchornboon, Sunya Prachaporn

Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

The location of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) in relation to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the iliac crest was investigated in 96 embalmed cadaveric specimens. Fifty-six nerves (58.3%) passed medial to the ASIS. Twenty-two nerves (22.9%) passed at the ASIS. Eighteen nerves (18.8%) passed lateral to the ASIS. The LFCN is usually located at 2.1 ± 0.8 to 3.9 ± 1.0 cm below the crest in the range of 2–5 cm lateral to the ASIS, respectively. When the anterior iliac crest bone graft harvesting is planned, the anatomical variation in this area should be concerned to reduce the risk of LFCN injury.

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Title: The anatomical variation of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve in relation to the anterior superior iliac spine and the iliac crest
Authors: Arkaphat Kosiyatrakul
Nattapol Nuansalee
Suriya Luenam
Tunyarut Koonchornboon
Sunya Prachaporn
Publication date: 01-05-2010
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: MUSCULOSKELETAL SURGERY / Issue 1/2010
Print ISSN: 2035-5106
Electronic ISSN: 2035-5114
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12306-010-0054-y

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