title: Deep gluteal syndrome.
abstract: Deep gluteal syndrome describes the presence of pain in the buttock caused from non-discogenic and extrapelvic entrapment of the sciatic nerve. Several structures can be involved in sciatic nerve entrapment within the gluteal space. A comprehensive history and physical examination can orientate the specific site where the sciatic nerve is entrapped, as well as several radiological signs that support the suspected diagnosis. Failure to identify the cause of pain in a timely manner can increase pain perception, and affect mental control, patient hope and consequently quality of life. This review presents a comprehensive approach to the patient with deep gluteal syndrome in order to improve the understanding of posterior hip anatomy, nerve kinematics, clinical manifestations, imaging findings, differential diagnosis and treatment considerations.
authors.affiliation: 1. Hip Preservation Center at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX 75246, USA.
authors.forename: Hal David
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.affiliation: 1. Hip Preservation Center at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX 75246, USA,; 2. Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine at Dallas, 3950 N A.W. Grimes Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA and.
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.affiliation: 1. Hip Preservation Center at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, 3900 Junius St. Suite 705, Dallas, TX 75246, USA,; 3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gómez-Hoyos