Superior gluteal nerve

Looks like

A nerve from L4–S1 leaving the pelvis above the piriformis with the superior gluteal vessels.

What it does

Moves gluteus medius, minimus and tensor fasciae latae, which keep the pelvis level when you stand on one leg.

Keeping it well

Injury (hip surgery, injections) gives a waddling limp with the hip dropping on the other side (Trendelenburg sign).

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• Amyloidosis (AL and ATTR)
• Bone metastases and spinal cord compression
• Botulism
• Chickenpox (varicella)
• Chronic neuropathic pain
• Chronic pain syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Guillain-Barré syndrome
• Lyme disease
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• Neurogenic bladder
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Rabies
• Restless legs syndrome
• Shingles (herpes zoster)
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• Vitamin B1, C and other deficiencies