Because the superior cluneal nerves arise from the lateral cutaneous branches of the dorsal rami of the first to third lumbar nerves, they are distributed in the skin over the upper lateral gluteal region; pain often occurs in the lumbar, buttocks, and thigh areas, rarely extending below the knee joint.
Chen Gong looked at the case file, gradually becoming engrossed.
Each case diagnosis is an interesting deductive process, taking full advantage of acquired knowledge in anatomy and pathology to conduct an exploration.
This process is very enjoyable.
It's like having a delicious late-night snack; after finishing, one can sleep deeply and contentedly.
Generally speaking, the causes of this buttock pain are multifactorial, such as interfacet joint degeneration, osteophyte formation, compression of the posterior rami of the spinal nerves, and chronic aseptic inflammation of the posterior branches.
This necessitates further exploration of the causes and symptoms.
