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Structure of obturator nerve

Known as: Obturator Nerves, Nerve, Obturator, Nervus obturatorius 
A nerve that arises from the second, third, and fourth lumbar nerves and enters the thigh through the obturator canal. It is responsible for the… 
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Blood supply aspectsLumbar plexus structureMicrobiologicalNervous system structure

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Left obturator nerve

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Peripheral Nerves

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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Single-injection femoral nerve block with 0.25% ropivacaine or 0.25% bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia after total knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Review
2006
Review
2006
Tension-free obturator tape (Monarc Subfascial Hammock) in patients with or without associated procedures
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the tension-free obturator tape (TOT) procedure in… 
2005
2005
In with the New, Out with the Old? Comparison of Two Approaches for Psoas Compartment Block
We compared the approaches of Winnie and Capdevila for psoas compartment block (PCB) performed by a single operator in terms of… 
2004
2004
Laparoscopic injury and repair of obturator nerve during radical prostatectomy.
2002
2002
The anatomy of the iliolumbar vein. A cadaver study.
We carried out a cadaver study of 16 iliolumbar veins in order to define the surgical anatomy. Two variants were found; a single… 
1997
1997
Motor nerve biopsy studies in motor neuropathy and motor neuron disease
The clinical presentation of motor neuropathy often resembles that of motor neuron disease, sometimes leading to an erroneous… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Pharmacological properties of a C‐fibre response evoked by saphenous nerve stimulation in an isolated spinal cord‐nerve preparation of the newborn rat
1 An isolated spinal cord‐peripheral nerve preparation of the newborn rat was developed. In this preparation it is possible to… 
1988
1988
Bilateral obturator nerve injuries during urologic surgery.
Obturator nerve injury can result from prolonged acute hip flexion. Bilateral obturator nerve compromise developed in a patient… 
1987
1987
Appearance of adenosine in venous blood from the contracting gracilis muscle and its role in vasodilatation in the dog.
1. In dogs anaesthetized with sodium pentobarbitone and artificially ventilated, the gracilis muscles were vascularly isolated… 
Review
1977
Review
1977
The clinical value of lymphangiography: are the nodes surrounding the obturator nerve visualized?
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