Question

question 42 (2 points) listen what causes paresthesia in the gluteal region from nerve entrapment? piriformis syndrome thoracolumbar dysfunction meralgia paresthetica l5 spondylolisthesis view hint for question 42

Explanation:

• Piriformis syndrome involves entrapment of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle in the gluteal region, which causes paresthesia (tingling, numbness) in that area.
• Thoracolumbar dysfunction affects the mid to lower back, not the gluteal nerve entrapment specifically.
• Meralgia paresthetica is entrapment of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, causing symptoms in the thigh, not the gluteal region.
• L5 spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition affecting the L5 vertebra, causing leg/back pain but not gluteal nerve entrapment-related paresthesia.

Answer:

A. Piriformis syndrome