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Entrapment of the sciatic nerve

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Two patients who developed irritation of the sciatic nerve after intensive riding on horseback are described. The possibility of entrapment of the nerve is discussed.

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  1. H. J. Gelmers

    Present address: Department of Neurology, Prinses Irene Ziekenhuis, Almelo, Netherlands

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    Gelmers, H.J. Entrapment of the sciatic nerve. Acta neurochir 33, 103–106 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01405746

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