Cluneal neuralgia improved by peripheral nerve stimulation after iliac crest graft
Thursday, November 13, 2025
8:15 AM - 8:23 AM CT
Location: 301 - 302
Introduction: Autologous iliac crest bone grafting is commonly performed in orthopedic and spine surgery. A frequent complication is postoperative pain at the posterior iliac crest, often due to injury or entrapment of the superior cluneal nerves, an under-recognized condition known as cluneal neuralgia. These nerves are particularly susceptible during posterior graft harvesting. Despite its clinical relevance, cluneal nerve-mediated pain is often mistaken for nonspecific low back pain, leading to delays in diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
