股外侧皮神经骨盆出口处的应用解剖与神经卡压综合征

目的：研究股外侧皮神经骨盆出口处的位置及变异情况.方法：取20例成年国人尸体,男13例,女7例.大体解剖出双侧股外侧皮神经的骨盆出口处的骨纤维管道,测量股外侧皮神经的横径,以髂前上棘为基点,测量股外侧皮神经及其纤维管道的位置.结果：股外侧皮神经骨盆出口位点介于髂前上棘后2 cm以远与腹股沟韧带外1/3之间.结论：股外侧皮神经骨盆出口位点存在变异,55.0%经髂前上棘前（内）侧、腹股沟韧带（外1/3）的深面出骨盆.     

Anatomy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve related to inguinal ligament, adjacent bony landmarks, and femoral artery

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) generally emerges from the pelvis behind the inguinal ligament (IL) to the thigh. Because of its proximity to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and hip joint, the LFCN is prone to injuries during various procedures. Anatomy of this nerve is highly variable among studies. Moreover, measurement data regarding its branches including the differences between genders and sides are still lacking. This study was, therefore, done to clarify these issues. Eighty-five thighs from 43 cadavers of both genders were dissected at the inguinal region. Distances from each branch of the LFCN to palpable landmarks: the ASIS, pubic tubercle (PT) and femoral artery (FA) were measured along the IL. Up to four branches of the LFCN were found; however, the single trunk was the most common form (>65%). The common site of this pattern on the IL was within 2 cm medial to the ASIS but could be present at over 6 cm. The distances in case of bifurcation were mostly comparable to those of the single trunk. In contrast, the values varied considerably in the cases with three or more branches (three cases). Regarding side and gender, asymmetry in the branching pattern was found in one fourth of specimens. However, only some minor differences between genders or sides in the measurement data were seen. These findings suggest that asymmetry and multiple branches of the LFCN should be concerned. The measurement data are also useful for localizing the LFCN with higher accuracy.     

Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve transposition: Renaissance of an old concept in the light of new anatomy

Meralgia paresthetica causes pain in the anterolateral thigh. Most surgical procedures involve nerve transection or decompression. We conducted a cadaveric study to determine the feasibility of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) transposition. In three cadavers, the LFCN was exposed in the thigh and retroperitoneum. The two layers of the LFCN canal superficial and deep to the nerve were opened. The nerve was then mobilized medially away from the ASIS, by cutting the septum medial to sartorius. It was possible to mobilize the nerve for 2 cm medial to the ASIS. The nerve acquired a much straighter course with less tension. A new technique of LFCN transposition is presented here as an anatomical feasibility study. The surgical technique is based on the new understanding of the LFCN canal. Clin. Anat. 30:409–412, 2017. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

Variations in the course and microanatomical study of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve and its clinical importance

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN), a branch from the lumbar plexus, may come to the clinician's or surgeon's attention. We studied this nerve to determine its location and its relationship with neighboring structures around the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the inguinal ligament (IL). Additionally, cross‐sectional microanatomy of the LFCN at the IL was studied. The LFCN was dissected in 47 lower limbs from formalin‐fixed cadavers. The distances from the ASIS to the point where the LFCN crossed the IL and the lateral border of the sartorius were measured. The distance between the ASIS and the point it pierced the deep fascia was also measured. Twelve nerve specimens at the IL were collected for histological sectioning and were stained with hematoxylin and eosin. On examination of the cross‐sectional area, the nonfascicular area was wider than the fascicular area because of an increased amount of thick collagen fibers. This study may be of help to clinicians managing meralgia paresthetica and may also assist in defining a safe area for surgical intervention on the anterolateral aspect of the thigh. Clin. Anat. 23:978–984, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Anatomical study of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve with special reference to minimally invasive anterior approach for total hip replacement

Background  Lesion of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) represents the main complication during minimally invasive anterior approach dissection to the hip joint. The aim of this anatomical study was to describe the different presentation features of the LFCN at the thigh and particularly to determine the potential location of damage during minimally invasive anterior approach for total hip replacement. Methods  The LFCN was dissected bilaterally at the thigh under the inguinal ligament in 17 formalin-preserved cadavers. Branching patterns of the nerve were recorded and distances from the LFCN to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the anterior margin of the tensor fascia lata (TFL) were measured to clarify skin incision positioning during minimally invasive anterior approach for total hip replacement. Results  The LFCN divided proximal to the inguinal ligament in 13 cases and distal to it in 21 cases. In the distal group the mean distance from the ASIS to the nerve division was 34.5 mm (10–72 mm). The gluteal branch crossed the anterior margin of the TFL 44.5 mm (24–92 mm) distally to the ASIS. In 18 cases the femoral branch did not cross the TFL and was located in the intermuscular space between TFL and sartorius. In the remaining 16 cases, this branch crossed the anterior margin of the TFL 46 mm (27–92 mm) distally to the ASIS. During minimally invasive anterior approach along the anterior border of the TFL, the LFCN was found to be potentially at risk between 27 and 92 mm below the ASIS. We used those informations to describe a map of “danger zones” for the LFCN or its two main branches. Conclusion  According to this study, numerous anatomical variations of the LFCN at the thigh should be considered when performing anterior approach to the hip joint. Different mechanisms of injury during surgery should be considered especially during minimally invasive total hip replacement, such as section of the gluteal or the femoral branch where it crosses the anterior margin of the TFL or stretching of the femoral branch due to retractors positioned into the intermuscular space between sartorius and TFL. According to the map of “danger zones” reported, the author policy consists of positioning the skin incision as lateral and distal to the ASIS as possible.     

Anatomical variability of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve: Findings from a surgical series

The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) is a branch of the lumbar plexus and supplies the skin of the lateral thigh region. This entrapment‐compressive syndrome is named meralgia paresthetica or Roth's meralgia and depends, on a vast majority of cases, on the entrapment of the nerve in proximity of the inguinal ligament. Surgical decompression of the nerve is an option when conservative treatments fail and is usually performed through a 3‐cm infrainguinal skin incision. Available data on anatomical variations of the LFCN derive from extensive cadaver dissections and lack many features relevant to the surgeon. This study was conducted to investigate anatomical details of the LFCN at the site of surgery for meralgia paresthetica. We reviewed retrospective data regarding the anatomical features of LFCN from 148 consecutive patients operated on for Roth's meralgia. In the majority of the cases the LFCN was a single trunk, deep to the thigh superficial fascia and to the inguinal ligament and coursing inferior‐lateral to the anterior superior iliac spine. Less frequent findings were early nerve bifurcation, epifascial position, inferior‐medial direction, and exit from the pelvis through an iliac bone canal. In 13 cases (8.8%) the nerve was not found at surgery. Anatomical variations of the LFCN must be considered at the time of surgery to maximize success rates and avoid nerve damage during surgical dissection. Clin. Anat. 22:365–370, 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

针刀微创手术治疗肩胛上神经卡压的解剖学研究

目的观测肩胛上横韧带,肩胛上动脉、肩胛上神经及其冈上肌支,为针刀治疗肩胛上神经卡压提供解剖学依据。方法解剖观测肩胛上横韧带的长度、宽度和厚度;观察肩胛上动脉和肩胛上神经以及它们的冈上肌支与肩胛上横韧带的位置关系,测量它们在肩胛切迹处的直径;以韧带内侧附着处下点的骨面为基点,确定体表穿刺点和穿刺深度。结果肩胛上横韧带下缘长(0.901±0.234)cm,韧带中间窄厚,内、外侧附着点宽薄;肩胛上神经走行于肩胛切迹内,肩胛上横韧带的下方;肩胛上动脉有16.67%走行于切迹内神经的外侧,83.33%走行在切迹外韧带外上方;肩胛上神经的冈上肌支经肩胛切迹内上角走行入冈上肌;体表穿刺定位角为(24.102±3.681)°。穿刺定位距离计算的回归方程是:Y=2.560+0.615X,穿刺深度为(4.342±0.629)cm。结论针刀切断韧带的方向应从韧带内侧部下缘切向内上,可避免损伤韧带下方的肩胛上神经和韧带外上的肩胛上动脉,且可更有效地解除对肩胛上神经及其冈上肌支的卡压;直线回归方程使穿刺的体表定位因人而异,更为准确。     

三角肌神经入肌点定位及肌内神经分布的研究

目的　揭示三角肌神经入肌点和肌内神经分支分布 ,为其临床应用提供较为详尽的形态学资料。方法　①用经甲醛固定 2年以上的成人尸体 (2 0～ 5 0岁 ) 12具 (男 9,女 3)共 2 4侧。以肩峰后角为骨性标志 ,测量三角肌各亚部神经支入肌点的位置。②用经甲醛固定 1年以内的童尸 3具 (3～ 10岁 )及成人尸体 2具 (2 0、4 0岁 )完整取下三角肌 ,采用Sihler′s肌内神经染色法观察肌内神经分支分布。结果　①三角肌各亚部神经入肌点的体表投影 :三角肌前亚部、中亚部、后亚部的神经入肌点分别在距肩峰后角下方 (5 7± 0 7)cm、(5 9± 0 8)cm、(4 8± 0 5 )cm处的水平线上 ,距三角肌前缘外后方 (3 6± 0 4 )cm处及距三角肌后缘外前方 (3 5± 0 6 )cm、(2 3± 0 3)cm处 ,上述三点均在肌的中 1/3部。②肌内神经分布 :三角肌前、后亚部的肌内神经支在肌内为直接横过肌纤维中部 ,沿途再发出分支与肌纤维并行走行 ;而中亚部肌内神经支在各个羽内 ,与肌纤维相交 ,行向短肌纤维的起止端。结论　①三角肌的神经入肌部位及入肌形式与该肌的形态和功能有关联 ;②三角肌的肌内神经分支分布可能与该肌的肌纤维长度及肌纤维型有关 ;③三角肌中亚部的肌内神经吻合网较宽而致密 ,推测有着更精细的神经调节。     

全髋关节置换术直接前入路改良切口与股外侧皮神经损伤的解剖学研究

目的:探讨全髋关节置换术直接前方入路(DAA)改良切口和经典切口的解剖特点,为术中避免股外侧皮神经(LFCN)损伤提供解剖学依据。方法:由蚌埠医学院解剖教研室提供成年国人尸体髋关节及股骨标本6具6侧,其中男2具2侧、女4具4侧,年龄48～72(61.7±8.2)岁。通过解剖标志定位的方式做DAA手术切口,切口起点均为髂...     

Anatomy of the ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves with observations of their spinal nerve contributions

Proper anesthesia and knowledge of the anatomical location of the iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves is important during hernia repair and other surgical procedures. Surgical complications have also implicated these nerves, emphasizing the importance of the development of a clear topographical map for use in their identification. The aim of this study was to explore anatomical variations in the iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves and relate this information to clinical situations. One hundred adult formalin fixed cadavers were dissected resulting in 200 iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerve specimens. Each nerve was analyzed for spinal nerve contribution and classified accordingly. All nerves were documented where they entered the abdominal wall with this point being measured in relation to the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). The linear course of each nerve was followed, and its lateral distance from the midline at termination was measured. The ilioinguinal nerve originated from L1 in 130 specimens (65%), from T12 and L1 in 28 (14%), from L1 and L2 in 22 (11%), and from L2 and L3 in 20 (10%). The nerve entered the abdominal wall 2.8 ± 1.1 cm medial and 4 ± 1.2 cm inferior to the ASIS and terminated 3 ± 0.5 cm lateral to the midline. The iliohypogastric nerve originated from T12 on 14 sides (7%), from T12 and L1 in 28 (14%), from L1 in 20 (10%), and from T11 and T12 in 12 (6%). The nerve entered the abdominal wall 2.8 ± 1.3 cm medial and 1.4 ± 1.2 cm inferior to the ASIS and terminated 4 ± 1.3 cm lateral to the midline. For both nerves, the distance between the ASIS and the midline was 12.2 ± 1.1 cm. To reduce nerve damage and provide sufficient anesthetic for nerve block during surgical procedures, the precise anatomical location and spinal nerve contributions of the iliohypogastric and ilioinguinal nerves need to be considered.     

肌皮神经的解剖及其临床意义

目的 对肌皮神经位置及分支进行观测,为临床肌皮神经损伤与神经移位修复提供解剖学基础.方法 对15具成人防腐尸体的双侧上肢进行解剖观察,并测量肌皮神经的起点、长度、分支及交通支等.结果 肌皮神经主干长(50.07 ± 46.08)mm,起始点左右径(3.21 ± 1.17)mm,前后径(1.97 ± 1.16)mm,起点...     

尺神经及其血供在肘管综合征手术中应用解剖研穷

目的观察肘部尺神经及其血供,为尺神经前移术治疗肘管综合征提供解剖学基础。方法50侧成人上肢标本观察测量肘部尺神经及其血供情况。结果肘部尺神经血供有3个来源:尺侧上副动脉(IUCA)、尺侧下副动脉(IUCA)和尺侧返动脉后支(PURA),分别与尺神经伴行长度为(15.1±2.0)cm、(5.0±1.1)cm和(6.4±1.2)cm;尺神经在肘部发出1～2支关节支,2～3支肌支。结论行尺神经前移术治疗肘管综合征时保护尺神经及其血供是完全可能的。     

No safe zone: The anatomy of the saphenous nerve and its posteromedial branches

BackgroundFollowing a case of medial meniscal repair via an inside–out repair, a patient developed acute postoperative electric shock-like paresthesias of the proximal medial calf with any knee flexion beyond 80°. Open saphenous nerve exploration revealed entrapment by suture material of an unnamed branch off the sartorial branch of the saphenous nerve. Symptoms resolved immediately with release. The objective of the study was to perform a cadaveric study to examine the existence and frequency of these previously under-reported branches of the sartorial branch of the saphenous nerve.MethodsIn 16 knees from eight fresh, matched whole cadavers, the medial structures of the knee were exposed, reproducible anatomical structures were identified, and previously under-described posteromedial branches of the sartorial nerve were identified and measured in relation to surrounding structures and the joint line.ResultsThe saphenous nerve, its sartorial and infrapatellar branches, and its posteromedial branches were identified in all specimens. The sartorial nerve divided from the saphenous nerve an average of 4.8 cm proximal to the medial femoral epicondyle. Between one and four further posteromedial branches off the sartorial nerve were identified. These branches formed at a range of 5.3 cm proximal to 3.0 cm distal to the joint line.ConclusionsThis cadaveric study establishes the consistent presence of a posteromedial branch off the sartorial nerve. It was consistently located near the posteromedial joint line. These branches are at risk for injury during medial meniscus repairs due to entrapment by suture materials, or during other surgical procedures near the posteromedial aspect of the knee.     

Neurovascular distribution within the abdominal head of the pectoralis major muscle: Application to breast and flap surgery

The abdominal head of the pectoralis major (AHPM) is important in cosmetic and flap surgeries. Few studies have reported on its neurovascular entry points and distribution patterns. We aimed to determine the entry points and distribution patterns of the neurovascular structures within the AHPM. Thirty‐two hemithoraxes were dissected, and the distribution patterns of the neurovascular structures were classified into several categories. The neurovascular entry points were measured at the horizontal line passing through the jugular notch (x‐axis) and the midclavicular line (y‐axis). The AHPM was innervated by the communication branches of the medial pectoral nerve (MPN) and the lateral pectoral nerve (LPN) in 78.1% of the specimens and of the MPN without the communication branches in 21.9%. All the LPNs had communication branches, which could be classified as independent in 46.9% of the samples, with the MPN in 21.9%, and with the LPN in 9.3%. The blood supply of the AHPM was composed of branches from the lateral thoracic artery (LTA) in 62.5% of the specimens, the thoracoacromial artery (TA) in 15.6%, and the LTA with the TA in 21.9%. The mean distance of the entry point was 6.3 cm ± 1.3 cm lateral to the y‐axis, 8.1 cm ± 3.3 cm below the x‐axis in the nerves, 6.5 cm ± 1.2 cm lateral to the y‐axis, and 8.6 cm ± 3.0 cm below the x‐axis in the arteries. This study defined the average neurovascular entry point and distribution pattern in detail using standard lines to enable the AHPM to be better understood. Clin. Anat. 28:520–526, 2015. © 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.     

INFIX置钉入路的改良研究及其在骨盆骨折治疗中的应用

目的　探讨将INFIX置钉入路内移至缝匠肌与髂腰肌间隙的可行性,并评估其临床疗效和并发症。 方法　在大体标本上测量缝匠肌内、外缘至股外侧皮神经和股神经的距离,用t检验比较各组间的差异性。收集南方医科大学珠江医院从2016年8月~2018年12月应用INFIX技术治疗的骨盆骨折14例,从骨盆畸形指数、耻骨联合宽度、术后负重时间、内固定取出时间及Majeed评分等方面评估临床疗效,分析有无股外侧皮神经损伤、股神经损伤等并发症。 结果　缝匠肌内缘比外缘至股外侧皮神经的距离增加了7.71mm（P<0.01）,而至股神经的距离仍有22.36 mm。INFIX术后骨盆畸形指数减少了1.82%（P<0.01）,耻骨联合宽度缩小了6.98 mm（P<0.05）,平均12.70周负重,29.50周取出内固定,Majeed评分90.80分。术后无股外侧皮神经和股神经损伤,2例出现切口感染,1例有主观不适感。 结论 　INFIX置钉入路内移至缝匠肌与髂腰肌间隙可减少股外侧皮神经的损伤风险,且不干扰股神经,对于骨盆前环骨折具有微创、疗效好、并发症少等优势。     

视觉假体微电极经眶外侧壁入路植入视神经的应用解剖

目的为经眶外侧壁入路植入视神经视觉假体微电极提供解剖学依据。方法选用经4%甲醛固定及动脉灌注红色乳胶的成人头湿性标本30例,观测眶内眼动脉及相关分支的起始、数量和外径与穿入视神经鞘膜动脉的起始、外径和穿入部位、视神经外径等参数。结果泪腺动脉1～2支,经外直肌上缘上方(3.83±1.43)mm前行。外直肌-视神经间隙的深度为(8.14±0.90)mm,内有睫状短神经5～10条,颞侧睫状后动脉1～2支。穿入视神经鞘膜动脉的方位,内侧20%,上方29.3%,外侧6.7%,下方44%。视网膜中央动脉主要经下方穿入视神经,穿入处距球后(0.85±0.28)cm,该处动脉外径为(0.40±0.09)mm。眼动脉斜跨视神经处远侧端距球后(1.44±0.22)cm。在球后与总腱环中点处,视神经左右径(3.96±0.35)mm,上下径(4.18±0.33)mm。结论宜经眶外侧壁入路植入视神经视觉假体微电极,植入微电极的部位以视神经球后4～8mm处的外侧较好,植入深度应小于1.5mm。     

股外侧皮神经在髂前上棘附近的解剖学和超声观察

目的 感觉异常性股痛(MP)常由股外侧皮神经(LFCN)的机械嵌压引起,通常发生在股外侧皮神经走行至髂前上棘的部位。MP最佳手术治疗方法有待确定,部分原因是LFCN周围筋膜平面的精细结构尚未阐明。本研究的目的是利用生物塑化和超声确定LFCN在髂前上棘附近的筋膜结构。方法 选择11具尸体（6名女性,5名男性, 38～97岁）制作薄层生物塑化切片。对34名健康志愿者（19名女性,15名男性,20～62岁）进行LFCN超声评估。结果 LFCN在腹内斜肌筋膜纤维和髂筋膜之间出骨盆,然后在缝匠肌表面和位于髂前上棘（ASIS）下方的阔筋膜张肌之间走行。在缝匠肌和阔筋膜张肌之间,LFCN走行在独立封闭的筋膜鞘中。结论 LFCN在髂前上棘处位于腹内斜肌腱膜内。LFCN在缝匠肌表面及外侧走行至大腿前外侧区域。超声定位LFCN有助于外科手术。     

Biometry of the muscular branches of the median nerve to the forearm

The aim of this study was to determine the biometry of the muscular branches of the median nerve to the forearm in ten embalmed upper limbs. We measured the length of the forearm and the level of origin of each muscular branch of the median nerve to the forearm from the middle of a line between the medial and lateral epicondyles. The level of origin of each branch was then calculated as a percentage of the length of the forearm. Mean length of the forearm was 25 ± 2.36 cm (range: 22-29 cm). Although the levels of origin of the proximal and distal nerves to pronator teres, and of the nerves to palmaris longus, flexor carpi radialis and flexor digitorum superficialis, were quite variable (coefficient of variation: CV > 48.61%), the level of origin of the anterior interosseous nerve (CV = 31.24%) and its branches (nerves to flexor pollicis longus and flexor digitorum profundus, CV = 20.06%) was less variable. These results suggest that the anterior interosseous nerve of the forearm is probably the nerve to connect in muscular free transfers in order to restore flexion of the fingers after damage to the flexor tendons to the forearm. We observed Martin-Gruber communications in six out of ten dissections. Clin. Anat. 11:239–245, 1998. © 1998 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Lumbar plexus and its variations

Introduction: Looking to the applied significance of lumbar plexus in the form of its involvement in various injuries, direct or iatrogenic and entrapment, it is imperative to have a thorough knowledge about its formation, branching pattern, and variations. Tubbs et al referred to the lumbar plexus as a ‘no man's land’ because of relative inaccessibility of this region and there is infrequency in operating on retroperitoneal structures by neurosurgeons. However, a recent increase in retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgeries inspired us to revisit the anatomy of lumbar plexus. Material and methods: The study was conducted on 30 formalin embalmed cadavers available in the Department of Anatomy, RMC, PIMS, Loni, Maharashtra. Thorough dissection was performed to observe the formation of branches of lumbar plexus and measurements were taken from the adjacent bony landmarks. Result: Bilateral prefixation of the lumbar plexus was found in one cadaver bilaterally. Ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerves were arising by a common stem in 11.66% of cases; in the remaining ones, they were having separate origins. In majority, 81.6% of the genitofemoral nerve pierced the medial third of the anterior surface of the psoas major muscle. Accessory obturator nerve was observed in 3 cases (5%) of 60 plexuses. The site of formation of femoral nerve was 5 cm inferior to the iliac crest in 71.6% of instances. The formation of obturator nerve was found to vary from the level of supracristal plane to 3.5 cm inferior to the plane; in 58.3%, it was 3 cm below the plane. Conclusion: The measurements given in this study will help the surgeon to avoid iatrogenic nerve injury as well as to assess them during lumbar plexus block.